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The Meat of the Matter: Benefits and Risks of a High Non-Veg Diet

Health & Nutrition • 5 Min Read The Meat of the Matter: Navigating a High Non-Veg Diet Non-vegetarian food is a primary source of protein for billions. While it offers essential nutrients that are hard to find elsewhere, modern nutritionists often warn against excessive consumption. Let’s break down the benefits and the potential "bads" of a meat-heavy diet. The Benefits: Why We Eat It High-quality animal protein provides several physiological advantages: Complete Protein Source: Unlike many plant proteins, meat contains all nine essential amino acids required for muscle repair and growth. Vitamin B12: This is crucial for brain function and the formation of red blood cells; it is naturally found almost exclusively in animal products. Heme Iron: The iron found in...
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Breaking Ground: WHO Prequalifies First Hepatitis C Self-Test

 Breaking Ground: WHO Prequalifies First Hepatitis C Self-Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) self-test, a significant step in expanding access to testing and diagnosis and accelerating global efforts to eliminate hepatitis C. Here are the key details:

Product Details:

The self-test is called OraQuick HCV self-test and is manufactured by OraSure Technologies.

  1. It is an extension of the pre-qualified OraQuick® HCV Rapid Antibody Test, initially prequalified by WHO in 2017 for professional use.
  2. The self-test version is specifically designed for use by lay users, providing a single kit with all necessary components for self-testing.

Recommendation and Impact:

WHO recommended HCV self-testing (HCVST) in 2021 to complement existing HCV testing services in countries.

  • Implementation projects, supported by Unitaid, have shown high acceptability and feasibility, empowering people through personal choice and access to stigma-free self-care services.

Global Goal:

Only 36% of the 50 million people living with hepatitis C had been diagnosed by the end of 2022.

The addition of this self-test to the WHO prequalification list aims to expand HCV testing and treatment services, contributing to the global goal of HCV elimination.

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