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South-East Asia Marks 15 years Of Polio-Free: WHO
South-East Asia Region, home to a quarter of the worlds population, has marked 15 years since recording its last case of wild poliovirus, said the World Health Organization (IANS) on Tuesday.
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Polio And Post-Polio Syndrome: Understanding The Long-Term Health Effects
World Polio Day 2024: In this article, we will explore polio, the long-term health implications of Post-Polio Syndrome, and the need for continued awareness and support for individuals affected by these conditions.
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UK On Polio Alert: What You Need To Know About The Disease
Poliomyelitis (polio) is a devastating disease that historically has caused paralysis and death around the world. It is caused by polioviruses, small RNA viruses that can damage cells in the nervous system.
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Medical Experts Dispel Polio Resurgence Fears In Kolkata
Fears that the dreaded polio virus has resurfaced after being eradicated eight years ago were dispelled by medical experts who examined the virus found in the sewage in Kolkata and found it inactive.
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India Remains Polio Free, No Need To Fear Virus Strain: JP Nadda
India remains polio free and there is no need to panic about the Vaccine Derived Polio Virus (VDPV) detected in Hyderabad earlier this month, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Thursday.
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After Polio Scare In Telangana, A Case Suspected In Uttar Pradesh
A suspected case of polio has been detected in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district, following which state health officials have sent a report to the WHO.
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Type Of Polio Virus Found In Telangana To Be Eliminated Says Minister
The Telangana government is determined to eradicate the particular type of polio virus that has surfaced here, state Health Minister C Laxma Reddy said in Hyderabad on Thursday.
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Telangana Likely To Conduct Anti-Polio Drive In 700 Booths
The proposed special campaign by Telangana government, in the wake of a particular type of polio virus being found in a sample in Hyderabad, is likely to be carried out at 700 booths.
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India Is Polio Free, Says Government After Strain Found In Hyderabad
India continues to be polio free, the government said in a statement released after a strain of the virus was found in samples of sewage water in Hyderabad. The strain found is a vaccine derived poliovirus or VDPV.
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Google Observes Karl Landsteiner 148th Birthday With A Doodle
Discoverer of the blood groups, Karl Landsteiner was born in Vienna on June 14, 1868. His father, Leopold Landsteiner, a doctor of law, died when Karl was six years old. His mother brought him up.
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Need To 'Promote Population': Chandrababu Naidu
Chandrababu Naidu said the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) were showing a steady decline in the state.
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India Remains Polio Free, Says Government Amid Reports of Resurfacing of Virus
"India remains polio free for the fourth consecutive year," the Health Ministry said refuting reports that around 200 samples have tested positive to polio-like symptoms in Uttar Pradesh and asserted that its test has found all these cases negative.
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Vaccine Firm Warns Against Pakistan Polio Threat
The large cases of polio virus in Pakistan pose a threat to its neighbours such as India, the world's leading polio vaccine manufacturers has warned.
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India steps up polio surveillance as virus re-emerges in China
With the detection of four cases of polio in China after a gap of 10 years, India has heightened surveillance in border states. The Health Ministry has put on high alert various border states in the country, asking them to put up polio booths.
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Bihar floods bring new worries about polio
India needs to make extraordinary efforts to immunise children against polio in Bihar, as massive flooding disrupts pulse polio drive in many parts of the state.
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South-East Asia Marks 15 years Of Polio-Free: WHO
South-East Asia Region, home to a quarter of the worlds population, has marked 15 years since recording its last case of wild poliovirus, said the World Health Organization (IANS) on Tuesday.
-
Polio And Post-Polio Syndrome: Understanding The Long-Term Health Effects
World Polio Day 2024: In this article, we will explore polio, the long-term health implications of Post-Polio Syndrome, and the need for continued awareness and support for individuals affected by these conditions.
-
UK On Polio Alert: What You Need To Know About The Disease
Poliomyelitis (polio) is a devastating disease that historically has caused paralysis and death around the world. It is caused by polioviruses, small RNA viruses that can damage cells in the nervous system.
-
Medical Experts Dispel Polio Resurgence Fears In Kolkata
Fears that the dreaded polio virus has resurfaced after being eradicated eight years ago were dispelled by medical experts who examined the virus found in the sewage in Kolkata and found it inactive.
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India Remains Polio Free, No Need To Fear Virus Strain: JP Nadda
India remains polio free and there is no need to panic about the Vaccine Derived Polio Virus (VDPV) detected in Hyderabad earlier this month, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Thursday.
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After Polio Scare In Telangana, A Case Suspected In Uttar Pradesh
A suspected case of polio has been detected in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district, following which state health officials have sent a report to the WHO.
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Type Of Polio Virus Found In Telangana To Be Eliminated Says Minister
The Telangana government is determined to eradicate the particular type of polio virus that has surfaced here, state Health Minister C Laxma Reddy said in Hyderabad on Thursday.
-
Telangana Likely To Conduct Anti-Polio Drive In 700 Booths
The proposed special campaign by Telangana government, in the wake of a particular type of polio virus being found in a sample in Hyderabad, is likely to be carried out at 700 booths.
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India Is Polio Free, Says Government After Strain Found In Hyderabad
India continues to be polio free, the government said in a statement released after a strain of the virus was found in samples of sewage water in Hyderabad. The strain found is a vaccine derived poliovirus or VDPV.
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Google Observes Karl Landsteiner 148th Birthday With A Doodle
Discoverer of the blood groups, Karl Landsteiner was born in Vienna on June 14, 1868. His father, Leopold Landsteiner, a doctor of law, died when Karl was six years old. His mother brought him up.
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Need To 'Promote Population': Chandrababu Naidu
Chandrababu Naidu said the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) were showing a steady decline in the state.
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India Remains Polio Free, Says Government Amid Reports of Resurfacing of Virus
"India remains polio free for the fourth consecutive year," the Health Ministry said refuting reports that around 200 samples have tested positive to polio-like symptoms in Uttar Pradesh and asserted that its test has found all these cases negative.
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Vaccine Firm Warns Against Pakistan Polio Threat
The large cases of polio virus in Pakistan pose a threat to its neighbours such as India, the world's leading polio vaccine manufacturers has warned.
-
India steps up polio surveillance as virus re-emerges in China
With the detection of four cases of polio in China after a gap of 10 years, India has heightened surveillance in border states. The Health Ministry has put on high alert various border states in the country, asking them to put up polio booths.
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Bihar floods bring new worries about polio
India needs to make extraordinary efforts to immunise children against polio in Bihar, as massive flooding disrupts pulse polio drive in many parts of the state.
