Current Affairs - Science

Bharat Biotech's Typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV), Typbar, was proven efficacious in a phase-3 trial conducted in Malawi, Africa, a region known for its high incidence of typhoid fever. This vaccine is recognized as the world's first clinically proven conjugate Typhoid vaccine.

"Kilkari" is the mobile health service providing weekly IVRS messages on maternal & child health, launched by Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare to strengthen public health infrastructure in Maharashtra and Gujarat.

The first Naturopathy Hospital in Northeast India was inaugurated in Assam, specifically in Dibrugarh. This event marked a significant step towards promoting holistic healthcare in the region, blending traditional knowledge with modern technology to enhance wellness and medical practices.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has taken a significant step in scientific progress by launching the Human DNA Bank as part of the Make In India initiative. This initiative, along with the nearing completion of the Wildlife DNA Bank, showcases BHU's commitment to innovation and indigenous manufacturing using advanced technologies like the Automated DNA Extractor Machine.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman declared in her interim budget speech that the government would actively encourage vaccination for girls aged 9 to 14 years as a preventive measure against cervical cancer.