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Nepal continues HPV vaccination drive amid preparations for parliamentary
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all relevant authorities to complete the inoculation drive within three weeks, starting this week, ensuring that the campaign is not disrupted by the parliamentary polls.
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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
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South-East Asia marks 15 years since last case of polio, legacy drives bro
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"This extraordinary achievement followed unparalleled efforts and demonstrates what can be accomplished and sustained through unwavering government leadership, a dedicated health workforce, and strong partnerships, including with communities," said Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge, WHO So
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India cuts zero-dose children by 43 per cent as South Asia hits record-hi
Updated : 8 months ago IST
As per the 2024 data, India brought down its zero-dose children from 1.6 million in 2023 to 0.9 million in 2024 , a drop of nearly 7 lakh.
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Japan pledges $5 million to help immunise 13 million Afghan children again
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Japan has provided USD 5 million through UNICEF to bolster polio eradication efforts and strengthen immunisation programs across all 34 provinces of Afghanistan, according to Khaama Press.
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Union Health Minister JP Nadda launches National Zero Measles-Rubella Elim
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On this occasion, the Union Health Minister released multilingual M-R IEC materials, including posters, radio jingles, MR elimination materials, and the official U-WIN launch film, to create awareness in the communities. These IEC materials were also shared with all States/UTs for adaptation
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US decision to end support for Gavi puts millions of children's lives at r
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Gavi Chief Executive Sania Nishtar warned that the reported US decision to end support for the global vaccine alliance could lead to over 1.2 million child deaths. While Gavi has not received an official termination notice, it is actively engaging with the White House and Congress to secure
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Gujarat achieves 95.95 % in SDG 3 Index, outshining national average of 93
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Gujarat has outperformed the national average (93.23 per cent) in the SDG-3 Index, achieving 95.95 per cent vaccination coverage under the Universal Immunization Program (UIP) through Mission Indradhanush in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolution of "Every mother and child
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Nepal rolls out HPV vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day to immunize o
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Human papillomavirus is a viral infection that spreads through skin-to-skin contact and is a leading cause of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the second-most common cancer in the developing world and a major cause of death among Nepali women. It is estimated that hundreds of women are di
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7.43 crore beneficiaries registered on U-WIN portal till Nov 25
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A total of 7.43 crore beneficiaries have been registered on U-WIN portal as of November 25, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in a release on Friday.
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UNICEF Supply Director hails India's global contribution, $6 billion suppo
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
UNICEF senior officer hails India's contributions, lauds India for its $6 billion support to UNICEF
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Vikas Saptah: Gujarat pioneering enhanced healthcare services for all
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
As Gujarat celebrates "Vikas Saptah," marking 23 years of transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state has made significant strides in healthcare, expanding infrastructure and launching key initiatives in maternal health, immunization, and disease control.
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