Mains Answer Writing - 30 May, 2026

GS3

Science & Technology

10 marks

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) expose the deep inequities in global healthcare governance and vaccine research.
In the light of the recent Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak, discuss the challenges in vaccine development for NTDs and examine the measures needed to strengthen global health preparedness.

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Link health + governance → Show how NTDs reflect inequality in global healthcare funding, surveillance, and vaccine access.
Use outbreak as case study → Mention Bundibugyo Ebola, lack of licensed vaccines, BSL-4 labs, and weak commercial incentives.
Give forward-looking solutions → Write on indigenous R&D, African Union’s ACHIEVE Africa, stronger surveillance, funding, and global cooperation.

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