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Gilgit-Baltistan confirms first polio case of 2025 as national tally hits
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan has confirmed its first polio case of 2025 in Gilgit-Baltistan's Diamer district, raising the national tally to 11. Health officials urge parents to ensure children receive all polio vaccine doses, stressing continued vigilance as the virus remains endemic in Pakistan and Afghanista
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"Our relationship, connect, and empathy truly special": EAM Jaishankar hai
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In his address at the Africa Day 2025 celebrations in Delhi on Wednesday, Jaishankar also recalled the COVID-19 pandemic and mentioned that the vaccine apartheid was accentuated by travel restrictions.
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Delhi government issues advisory to hospitals amid rising COVID-19 cases
Updated : 10 months ago IST
In view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in various parts of the country, the Delhi government has issued an advisory directing all hospitals to ensure preparedness for the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines, and vaccines.
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UK: NHS to launch world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme in August
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) and local government are launching the world's first routine gonorrhoea vaccination programme.
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From generic drugs to vaccines, Indian pharma industry is transforming liv
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
India is the largest supplier of generic medicines providing 20 per cent of the world's supply and a key player in affordable vaccines.
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Uttarakhand Haj Committee sets vaccination schedule for Haj pilgrims acros
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Uttarakhand State Haj Committee has requested the setting up of vaccination camps across the state for Haj pilgrims selected for Haj Yatra-2025, in line with past practice. The vaccinations include Meningococcal Meningitis, Seasonal Influenza, and OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine).
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WHO reinforces commitment to protect children from vaccine-preventable dis
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Children protected against infectious diseases have better educational attainment and contribute more to national development and prosperity.
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India led with compassion during COVID-19, sharing 300 million vaccines gl
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, addressed the World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting Asia 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today.
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Pakistan reports eighth polio case of 2025
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Polio remains endemic in only two countries worldwide, Pakistan and Afghanistan, The Express Tribune reported. The virus, which mainly affects children under five, can cause irreversible paralysis but is preventable with a few drops of oral vaccine.
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"Need unwavering commitment to reach all children with essential vaccines"
Updated : 11 months ago IST
On the occasion of the World Immunisation Week, WHO Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, shared insights on the goal of World Immunisation Week and elaborated on the 2025 theme-- "Immunisation for all is humanly possible."
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India hands over vaccine against Sickle Cell and Thalassemia to Nepal
Updated : 11 months ago IST
As per the release from the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu the first consignment of vaccines is worth USD 2 million. It would be for the management of patients with Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease responding to a request from Nepal.
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India sends USD 2 million in medical aid to Nepal under Neighbourhood Firs
Updated : 11 months ago IST
India on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to the Neighbourhood First Policy by sending USD 2 million worth of medical aid to Nepal.
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