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11 September 2026

Historical review of smallpox eradication

The topic provides historical context on public health administration and policy prioritization in post-independence India, which is useful for understanding the evolution of government development interventions.

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  • The Union Ministry of Health and Family Planning held an All-India review meeting on smallpox eradication programmes in New Delhi.
  • The meeting involved Directors of Health Services and Medical Officers from all Indian states.
  • The government emphasized the need for balanced prioritization between public health programmes and family planning initiatives.
  • The official target set for India is to achieve zero incidence of smallpox by the following Independence Day.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges in balancing vertical health programmes, such as disease eradication, with broader public health initiatives in the context of India's healthcare infrastructure. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The All-India review meeting on smallpox eradication programmes involves which of the following stakeholders?

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