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PM addresses the World Health Assembly

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PM addresses the 76th Session of the World Health Assembly.

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• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the 76th Session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
• During his address PM congratulated the World Health Organization on completing 75 years.
• He emphasized on greater collaboration in the healthcare sector for building resilient global systems and boosting global health equity.
• He also highlighted India’s role in international cooperation like the shipping of 300 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to over 100 countries.
• The traditional system of Yoga and Ayurveda was also mentioned during the speech.
• The address concluded by stating that India is committed to building a healthier world.

Rising cases of Lumpy Skin Disease in Kalimpong and Darjeeling

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• The Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying has directed prompt action against the surging cases of Lumpy Skin Disease(LSD) in Darjeeling and Kalimpong.
  • LSD is a viral disease that affects cattle. 
  • It is transmitted by blood-feeding insects, such as certain species of flies and mosquitoes, or ticks.
  • It causes fever, nodules on the skin and can also lead to the death of the cattle.
• Various measures are being taken by the government to control the spread of the disease. These measures include:
  • Surveillance: Diagnostic facilities are made available in different regions. Moreover, financial support is also provided for the surveillance activity.
  • Vaccination: An advisory has been issued to states to regularly hold vaccination programmes for both preventive and curative care.
  • Monitoring: A team will be constituted to visit the affected area and assess the ground situation for the containment of LSD at the desired time frame.