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"Citizens, children are 'choking'!": Deepika Padukone raises concern over
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has spoken out about the rising pollution levels in Mumbai, saying the city's residents and children are "choking" because of the poor air quality.
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West Bengal CM Banerjee inaugurates 110 self-sufficient mobile medical uni
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated 110 self-sufficient mobile medical units at Swasthya Bhawan in Kolkata on Monday. She said that a further 100 medical units would be pressed into service soon.
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Pakistan: "Hazardous smog" in Karachi poses serious health risk, experts u
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Karachi is experiencing "hazardous smog" due to falling temperatures and dust from construction sites, posing serious health risks, especially to children. Health experts advised wearing face masks, eating nutritious food, and avoiding unnecessary outdoor activity. Cases of chest infections
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DGHS issues advisory against giving cough syrup to children under 2 years
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Cough syrups are also "generally not recommended" to children below 5 years of age, while the rest of the paediatric population should have "careful clinical evaluation with close supervision and strict adherence to appropriate dosing", also ensuring shortest effective duration and avoidi
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Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches anti-polio drive to immunise 5.7 mil
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a week-long anti-polio drive to immunise 5.7 million children amid security threats, Dawn reported. The campaign, split into two phases, will involve 27,000 teams with 40,000 security personnel, following 15 polio cases in the province this year
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Afghanistan launches nationwide polio drive to protect children
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Afghanistan will launch a new polio vaccination campaign on July 20 to protect children under five. The drive, supported by Vitamin A supplements, aims to boost child immunity and prevent the virus, with full community cooperation urged, Khaama Press reported.
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Sportz Village's 13th Annual Health Survey Reveals Children Fitness Statis
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 22: Sportz Village's 13th Annual Health Survey (AHS) has revealed alarming gaps in the fitness and well-being of school-going children across India. Conducted annually since 2010, the survey aims to analyze and evaluate the health and fitness levels of child
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Emirati Children's Day celebrates efforts to provide children healthy, saf
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The UAE celebrates Emirati Children's Day on March 15, reaffirming its commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for children. This year's celebration aligns with the "Year of Community," emphasising child empowerment and community participation.
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UAE's humanitarian vision elevates healthcare for women, children in Afgha
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In a landmark humanitarian initiative, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled a transformative project to establish ten state-of-the-art maternity and pediatric centres across Afghanistan.
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IYDF and Call for Career Healthcure Pvt. Ltd. Bring Care to Orphans and Un
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 17: On September 13, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m., the International Youth Development Foundation (IYDF) and Call for Career Healthcure Pvt. Ltd. organized a heartwarming event at Annapurna Little Helping Hands in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, India. The event aimed to p
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Sharp rise in respiratory, other viral infections among children: Health e
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
As paediatric infections rise sharply, experts are urging heightened vigilance during these months to protect the most vulnerable.
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Madhya Pradesh: Free vaccination for 'Japanese Encephalitis' starts in fou
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The inoculation will be done at government hospitals and some selected private hospitals in the city. Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla kick started the campaign in the city.The inoculation will be done at government hospitals and some selected priva
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