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Global Vaccine Reserves Helped Prevent 327,000 Deaths Since 2000: Study
Global stockpiles of vaccines under programmes supported by 'Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance,' helped prevent more than 5.8 million cases and 327,000 deaths from outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries since 2000, according to a new study.
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US Health Secretary RFK Jr Fires Entire Vaccine Advisory Panel
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced he was dismissing all current members of a key federal vaccine advisory panel, accusing them of conflicts of interest -- his latest salvo against the nation's immunisation policies.
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World Health Day 2025: Tips To Enhance Maternal And Newborn Health
On this World Health Day, let's explore tips to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes and support healthier beginnings for future generations.
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Polio Returns To Pakistan, Afghanistan As Vaccinations Stall
According to Zulfiqar Bhutta, a renowned expert on child immunisation strategies in conflict zones, the genetic strains of wild poliovirus in Pakistan are all from Afghanistan.
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WHO Urges Israel To Allow Aid Access To Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Amid the chaos, WHO and its partners launched the second round of a polio vaccination campaign on Monday, aiming to immunise over half a million children, Xinhua news agency reported.
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Beer Cans Found In UP Health Centre Vaccine Freezer, One Suspended
Based on the district immunisation officer's report, primary health centre immunisation officer Hari Prasad was prima facie found guilty and suspended.
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Serum Institute Boosts Supply Of Cervical Cancer Shots Ahead Of Mass Drive
Serum Institute of India aims to significantly boost supply of its human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as it gears up to provide its shots to the government at cheaper rates for an immunisation campaign this year against the cancer-causing virus.
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Delhi Civic Body To Release Detained Stray Dogs Back Into Their Areas
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Monday said that the dogs picked up for sterilisation, immunisation, and observation are being released in their areas, an official statement said.
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Focus On Unvaccinated Children, Strengthen Routine Immunisation Capacities: WHO
The regional director emphasised the need for periodic mapping of at-risk populations and for developing actionable plans to address gaps in immunisation.
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Mobile 3D Printer to Produce Thumbnail-Sized mRNA Covid Vaccine Patches Developed by Scientists: Details
A mobile 3D printer to produce thumbnail-sized patches capable of delivering mRNA Covid vaccines has been developed by scientists. The device is likely years away from being available and many hurdles remain, but the tabletop device could help immunise people in remote regions. A 3D printer can create two-centimetre-wide vaccine patches with hundre...
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Jharkhand Seeks 50,000 Covid Vaccine Doses From Centre As Cases Rise
Amid rising cases of coronavirus, Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta urged the Centre to provide at least 50,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to continue with the immunisation drive in the state.
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Made In India HPV Vaccine May Be Considered For Immunisation: Centre
The indigenously developed quadrivalent HPV vaccine may be considered for introduction in the Universal Immunisation programme (UIP) as a two-dose regimen for adolescent girls aged 9-14 years, Rajya Sabha was informed today.
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DCPCR to Launch WhatsApp Chatbot for Public Interaction, Complaints Registration
The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) is set to launch a WhatsApp chatbot to interact with people and help them register their complaints. The DCPCR is the apex statutory authority of Delhi government to protect, promote and monitor the implementation of rights and policies related to children such as education, immunisation, ...
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Thailand Reverses Covid Vaccination Entry Rule For Visitors
Thailand has rescinded an entry policy announced at the weekend requiring visitors to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, its health minister said on Monday, citing sufficient immunisation levels in China and globally.
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Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer To Be In Immunisation Programme By Mid-2023
India would be in a position to roll out the indigenously developed Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) against cervical cancer for girls in the age group of 9-14 under the National Immunisation Programme by mid-2023, NTAGI chairperson Dr NK Arora sai
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Global Vaccine Reserves Helped Prevent 327,000 Deaths Since 2000: Study
Global stockpiles of vaccines under programmes supported by 'Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance,' helped prevent more than 5.8 million cases and 327,000 deaths from outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries since 2000, according to a new study.
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US Health Secretary RFK Jr Fires Entire Vaccine Advisory Panel
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced he was dismissing all current members of a key federal vaccine advisory panel, accusing them of conflicts of interest -- his latest salvo against the nation's immunisation policies.
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World Health Day 2025: Tips To Enhance Maternal And Newborn Health
On this World Health Day, let's explore tips to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes and support healthier beginnings for future generations.
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Polio Returns To Pakistan, Afghanistan As Vaccinations Stall
According to Zulfiqar Bhutta, a renowned expert on child immunisation strategies in conflict zones, the genetic strains of wild poliovirus in Pakistan are all from Afghanistan.
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WHO Urges Israel To Allow Aid Access To Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Amid the chaos, WHO and its partners launched the second round of a polio vaccination campaign on Monday, aiming to immunise over half a million children, Xinhua news agency reported.
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Beer Cans Found In UP Health Centre Vaccine Freezer, One Suspended
Based on the district immunisation officer's report, primary health centre immunisation officer Hari Prasad was prima facie found guilty and suspended.
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Serum Institute Boosts Supply Of Cervical Cancer Shots Ahead Of Mass Drive
Serum Institute of India aims to significantly boost supply of its human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as it gears up to provide its shots to the government at cheaper rates for an immunisation campaign this year against the cancer-causing virus.
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Delhi Civic Body To Release Detained Stray Dogs Back Into Their Areas
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Monday said that the dogs picked up for sterilisation, immunisation, and observation are being released in their areas, an official statement said.
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Focus On Unvaccinated Children, Strengthen Routine Immunisation Capacities: WHO
The regional director emphasised the need for periodic mapping of at-risk populations and for developing actionable plans to address gaps in immunisation.
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Mobile 3D Printer to Produce Thumbnail-Sized mRNA Covid Vaccine Patches Developed by Scientists: Details
A mobile 3D printer to produce thumbnail-sized patches capable of delivering mRNA Covid vaccines has been developed by scientists. The device is likely years away from being available and many hurdles remain, but the tabletop device could help immunise people in remote regions. A 3D printer can create two-centimetre-wide vaccine patches with hundre...
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Jharkhand Seeks 50,000 Covid Vaccine Doses From Centre As Cases Rise
Amid rising cases of coronavirus, Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta urged the Centre to provide at least 50,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to continue with the immunisation drive in the state.
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Made In India HPV Vaccine May Be Considered For Immunisation: Centre
The indigenously developed quadrivalent HPV vaccine may be considered for introduction in the Universal Immunisation programme (UIP) as a two-dose regimen for adolescent girls aged 9-14 years, Rajya Sabha was informed today.
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DCPCR to Launch WhatsApp Chatbot for Public Interaction, Complaints Registration
The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) is set to launch a WhatsApp chatbot to interact with people and help them register their complaints. The DCPCR is the apex statutory authority of Delhi government to protect, promote and monitor the implementation of rights and policies related to children such as education, immunisation, ...
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Thailand Reverses Covid Vaccination Entry Rule For Visitors
Thailand has rescinded an entry policy announced at the weekend requiring visitors to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, its health minister said on Monday, citing sufficient immunisation levels in China and globally.
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Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer To Be In Immunisation Programme By Mid-2023
India would be in a position to roll out the indigenously developed Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) against cervical cancer for girls in the age group of 9-14 under the National Immunisation Programme by mid-2023, NTAGI chairperson Dr NK Arora sai
