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Gujarat Records Massive 92% Drop In Malaria Cases Over Last Decade
Gandhinagar, April 25 (IANS) Gujarat has recorded a decline of around 92 per cent in malaria cases over the past 10 years, the state Health Department said on Saturday, highlighting sustained surveillance and prevention efforts as World Malaria Day w
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Vaccination Campaign Launched In Bangladesh Amid Measles Outbreak: What Is The MMR Vaccine? All You Need To Know
Measles is a contagious illness that is caused by a virus. It causes rash and flu-like symptoms, however, it is not just a rash. The illness can cause severe illness and lead to life-threatening complications like brain inflammation and pneumonia.
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National Mental Health Programme To Boost Services, Says Minister Of State For Women And Child Development
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen mental health services, the government has implemented National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum mothers, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
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World Tuberculosis Day 2026: President Murmu Calls For Collective Action To Eliminate TB
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday urged all stakeholders to unite efforts to eliminate tuberculosis, describing it as a persistent global public health challenge.
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Gujarat Expands Oral Cancer Screenings, Over 3,000 Pre-Cancer Cases Detected In 2025
Ahmedabad, March 19 (IANS) A year-long expansion of preventive screening in Gujarat has led to the identification of more than 3,000 pre-cancerous oral conditions, with health officials linking the rise to earlier detection and wider outreach rather
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Response To Meningitis Outbreak In The UK Shows Why Contact Tracing Is Key To Containment
A deadly meningitis outbreak in the UK has triggered rapid contact tracing and preventive treatment. Experts say this public health tool is crucial to contain infections, identify exposed individuals and stop outbreaks before they spread further.
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New Fridge-Free Vaccine Could Revolutionise Immunisation Access For All
A new thermostable vaccine that does not require refrigeration has shown promising early results in a human trial. If successful, the technology could simplify vaccine delivery worldwide and significantly improve access for rural populations.
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HPV Vaccination Drive Gains Momentum In MP's Burhanpur, Aims To Vaccinate 9,000 Girls
In the Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh, the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign has picked up pace with an adequate number of families turning up to get their girls vaccinated.
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Shillong Agniveer Deaths Trigger High Alert Over Fast-Moving Meningitis Threat
Health and defence authorities are closely monitoring the situation as laboratory analysis continues to determine the exact nature of the infection.
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India Targets HIV Control By December 2027 Under Mission AIDS Suraksha
Under Mission AIDS Suraksha, India aims to achieve HIV control by December 1, 2027, the Director General of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Rakesh Gupta, said here on Wednesday.
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Gujarat Records Massive 92% Drop In Malaria Cases Over Last Decade
Gandhinagar, April 25 (IANS) Gujarat has recorded a decline of around 92 per cent in malaria cases over the past 10 years, the state Health Department said on Saturday, highlighting sustained surveillance and prevention efforts as World Malaria Day w
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Vaccination Campaign Launched In Bangladesh Amid Measles Outbreak: What Is The MMR Vaccine? All You Need To Know
Measles is a contagious illness that is caused by a virus. It causes rash and flu-like symptoms, however, it is not just a rash. The illness can cause severe illness and lead to life-threatening complications like brain inflammation and pneumonia.
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National Mental Health Programme To Boost Services, Says Minister Of State For Women And Child Development
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen mental health services, the government has implemented National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum mothers, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
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World Tuberculosis Day 2026: President Murmu Calls For Collective Action To Eliminate TB
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday urged all stakeholders to unite efforts to eliminate tuberculosis, describing it as a persistent global public health challenge.
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Gujarat Expands Oral Cancer Screenings, Over 3,000 Pre-Cancer Cases Detected In 2025
Ahmedabad, March 19 (IANS) A year-long expansion of preventive screening in Gujarat has led to the identification of more than 3,000 pre-cancerous oral conditions, with health officials linking the rise to earlier detection and wider outreach rather
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Response To Meningitis Outbreak In The UK Shows Why Contact Tracing Is Key To Containment
A deadly meningitis outbreak in the UK has triggered rapid contact tracing and preventive treatment. Experts say this public health tool is crucial to contain infections, identify exposed individuals and stop outbreaks before they spread further.
-
New Fridge-Free Vaccine Could Revolutionise Immunisation Access For All
A new thermostable vaccine that does not require refrigeration has shown promising early results in a human trial. If successful, the technology could simplify vaccine delivery worldwide and significantly improve access for rural populations.
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HPV Vaccination Drive Gains Momentum In MP's Burhanpur, Aims To Vaccinate 9,000 Girls
In the Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh, the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign has picked up pace with an adequate number of families turning up to get their girls vaccinated.
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Shillong Agniveer Deaths Trigger High Alert Over Fast-Moving Meningitis Threat
Health and defence authorities are closely monitoring the situation as laboratory analysis continues to determine the exact nature of the infection.
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India Targets HIV Control By December 2027 Under Mission AIDS Suraksha
Under Mission AIDS Suraksha, India aims to achieve HIV control by December 1, 2027, the Director General of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Rakesh Gupta, said here on Wednesday.
