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02 June 2026

GS-2Editorials02 Jun 2026thehindu.com

The FemTech industry’s approach to PMOS

The article discusses the global renaming of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its multisystem nature. It then analyzes India's FemTech industry's response, highlighting its integrated care models and market growth. However, the article critically examines the limitations of privatized FemTech care, such as issues of accessibility, market volatility, and the need for broader public healthcare reforms, improved medical education, and consideration of environmental factors for long-term solutions to chronic women's health conditions.

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​Perfect storm: On illicit liquor in India

The article highlights the recurring tragedy of mass deaths in India due to illicit liquor consumption, affecting states like Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, and Maharashtra. It attributes these incidents to a 'perfect storm' of factors: high state taxes on legal alcohol pushing low-income individuals towards cheaper, illicit alternatives; the easy diversion of industrial methanol (the primary toxin) for illicit production; regulatory gaps in tracking methanol; and alleged complicity of police and local authorities. The victims are predominantly daily-wage laborers and marginalized communities, whose economic precarity and demand for cheap relief outweigh the risks. The article notes that total bans on alcohol, as in Bihar and Gujarat, can also fuel the illicit market, and that investigations often fail to apprehend upstream suppliers or secure convictions, perpetuating a public health crisis due to weak enforcement and lack of sustained political will for reforms.

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​Joy and pain: On the NFHS-6 data

The NFHS-6 data reveals significant progress in India's child health indicators, including reduced stunting and wasting, increased institutional deliveries, and higher immunization coverage. The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has also stabilized at 2.0, below the replacement level. However, the survey also highlights a 'dual public health burden' with a rise in obesity among adults and a decline in exclusive breastfeeding rates, alongside the persistent challenge of malnutrition and the growing threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The article emphasizes the need to build on gains while implementing comprehensive strategies like NCD screening, behavior change communication, and fiscal measures to address emerging health challenges and bolster health systems.

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