Search For "immunisation"
Union Health Minister to launch Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria vaccine at Ce
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda will launch the Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine on Saturday at the Central Research Institute (CRI), Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh.
Read More
Novo Medi Sciences Launches 'G.A.U.R.I.' -- A Nationwide Missed Call Movem
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 4: Novo Medi Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (Novo Group) has announced the launch of G.A.U.R.I. (Generating Awareness on Underprivileged Girls' Right to Immunization), a nationwide awareness-led vaccination mission designed to spotlight and support the immunisation
Read More
Pakistan detects poliovirus in 40 environmental samples in December
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Dawn reported that 40 of 127 sewage samples tested in December 2025 across Pakistan's provinces and Islamabad were positive for poliovirus. The NIH official said sewage detection signals gaps in vaccination coverage. A nationwide polio campaign is scheduled from February 2 to 8, 2026.
Read More
Vyavastha Parivartan' sparks healthcare revolution: Himachal CM Sukhu
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reaffirmed his government's commitment to a total 'Vyavastha Parivartan' in the healthcare sector. In an initiative to facilitate the people, several "people-first" milestones were achieved with the launch of dedicated Senior Citizen
Read More
JP Nadda addresses inaugural advancing public health outcomes forum 2025,
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking at the Forum themed "Disease Control and Immunisation", Nadda highlighted that sustained national efforts have led to tangible progress in controlling diseases, expanding immunisation coverage, and strengthening institutional and scientific capacities.
Read More
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launches pulse polio campaign at Kamla
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today launched the state-level Intensified Pulse Polio Campaign at Kamla Nehru Hospital, Shimla, on the occasion of National Immunisation Day.
Read More
J-K: DC Doda inaugurates 'Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation' programme,
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda, Harvinder Singh, inaugurated 'Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation' (IPPI) Programme-2025 at the OPD Block of Government Medical College (GMC), Doda on Sunday. He urged parents to ensure that their children are given these two drops.
Read More
Polio drive launched in NTR, Andhra; "Campaign to ensure every child under
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said, "The immunisation day is being conducted across the state and in our entire district on December 21st, 2025. The main purpose of this campaign is to ensure that every child under 5 years old gets two drops of polio so they can be healthy and h
Read More
J-K: Udhampur Health Department announces Pulse Polio Immunisation drive f
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chief Medical Officer, Dr Anil Manhas, told ANI, "For the drive, we have set up 535 pulse polio booths in the district and deployed 144 teams. Our target is to vaccinate 86,192 children under the age of five. We have also deployed 2148 people at the booths."
Read More
Pakistan: Rawalpindi detects poliovirus in environmental samples ahead of
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Two environmental samples in Rawalpindi tested positive for poliovirus ahead of the final anti-polio drive from December 15 to 18. Authorities said the virus is linked to an active cluster elsewhere and preparations are in place to vaccinate over one million children in the district.
Read More
Afghanistan confirms new polio case in Uruzgan, raising 2025 total to 9 am
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan reported a new polio case in Uruzgan, bringing the 2025 total to nine. Officials warned insecurity and limited access hinder vaccination, putting children at risk. Public health authorities urged Kabul and Islamabad to strengthen cross-border immunisation to achieve complete poli
Read More
Karachi records lowest HPV vaccination coverage in Sindh
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Karachi recorded the lowest HPV vaccination coverage in Sindh, with only 33% of targeted girls immunised, Dawn reported. Officials blamed false propaganda and misinformation, while smaller districts showed far higher rates. The province's campaign aims to protect 4.1 million girls aged 9-14
Read More