The number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis infections is increasing and already accounts for 3,500 deaths daily, according to this report by the World Health Organization (WHO). This is the first consolidated WHO report on viral hepatitis epidemiology, service coverage and product access, with improved data for action. …
Meerut: On the occasion of the National Immunisation Day, a polio eradication drive was launched by health department officials on Sunday. As part of the drive, a polio booth was set up where children below five years of age were administered oral vaccination. Officials said that from Monday, health department …
Decision on manufacture hinges on Supreme Court decision in 2012 case The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI), an advisory body that recommends vaccines for India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), has given the green signal to the introduction of the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the UIP. However, the …
The data was brought out by a Right to Information query filed by activist Chetan Kothari. Across India, of the 10,612 deaths associated with AEFI, Andhra Pradesh accounted for half (5,800) among children from 2008 to 2017. Odisha comes next with 1,087 deaths followed by Bihar with 752. In the …
The Chandigarh health department is also approaching the UT police so that one constable accompanies every team during the vaccination drive. According to the department, 97,780 children are expected to be vaccinated this month. IN A first, the Chandigarh health department has decided to launch a night pulse polio immunisation …
PATNA: The state government will launch measles rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in September this year. The central government had launched it in August last year. According to the national immunization goals, India has planned to eliminate measles and control congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) caused by the rubella virus by 2020. …
Jaipur: From March, children of the state will get a shield to protect themselves from fatal pneumococcal pneumonia. The Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) will be launched for children to bring down the mortality rate due to pneumonia which is a vaccine preventable disease. The training workshop for health department officials …
Junk food can make the body's defences more aggressive in the long term, according to a study which found that the immune system reacts similarly to a high fat and high calorie diet as to a bacterial infection. Even long after switching to a healthy diet, inflammation toward innate immune …
Clerics in Patna signing vaccination pledges, camps after sunset for children of migrant workers in Maharashtra, boat clinics in Assam taking the booster shot to remote locations It is not often that India comes in for flattering mention when health indices are discussed. But Mission Indradhanush (MI), a Central government …
The new vaccine was found to have given a longer immunity from typhoid than older vaccines and it required fewer doses for childhood immunisation. Bharat Biotech Ltd (BBL), a Hyderabad-based vaccine maker, on Wednesday, said that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has pre-qualified its typhoid conjugate vaccine. The new vaccine …
Cancer of the oral cavity is more prevalent among men in rural areas and lung cancer is more prevalent among males in urban areas. Hyderabad: Cancer prevalence follows different patterns for men and women and for those living in urban and rural areas in India. Cancer registries indicate that cervical …
Scientists warn a campaign to eradicate polio in central Africa is falling short because of upheaval in the Lake Chad Basin area, where the Boko Haram militant group remains active. On the positive side, on country – Gabon - has been declared polio-free. Professor Rose Leke, who heads the Africa …
Awaiting approval for its dengue vaccine in India, French drug major Sanofi today said it has shared data with authorities here about the risk of administering its vaccine to patients who have not been infected with the virus previously. The company, which is under fire in various countries, including the …
DEHRADUN: Dehradun and Haridwar have administered measles rubella (MR) vaccination to 61% and 30% children respectively between 0 and 15 years. The vaccination campaign that was initiated a month ago, suffered a setback in Dehradun due to protests by ANMs and Asha workers. Some schools also refrained from allowing the …
To launch eight-day-long campaign from tomorrow as part of measles-rubella vaccination drive The Health Department is making extra efforts to cover more children under the ongoing measles-rubella vaccination drive as the extended deadline ends on November 18. It has now joined hands with unaided school managements to launch an eight-day-long …
MUMBAI: Three-fourths of adult Mumbaikars believe vaccines are meant only for children, found a survey . In a year when swine flu emerged as one of the biggest reasons for hospitalization, 30% of those surveyed said adults should take vaccines only before travelling. But Mumbaikars are not alone in their …
CHENNAI: Although pneumonia kills one child under five every two minutes in India, the disease is preventable -through vaccines, healthy lifestyle and timely medical intervention -say doctors from the Indian Academy of Paediatrics.While pneumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi, studies have found that at least three out …
NAINITAL: Around 21 students of Vijaypur Inter College, a government-aided school in Kanda village of Kumaon’s Bageshwar district were admitted to the district hospital late on Tuesday after complaining of dizziness and uneasiness. Around 150 students of classes IX and X were administered vaccines of measles and rubella disease on …
Africa is on the verge of eradicating polio if the current momentum is sustained through improved surveillance, vaccination and public awareness, a WHO official said on Tuesday. WHO Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti said the majority of African countries are likely to be declared polio free by 2019 if …
DEHRADUN: The Centre has sanctioned Rs 515.99 crore for Uttarakhand to implement National Health Mission programmes in the state as against the demand of Rs 530.13 crore. Majority of the funds, Rs 208.53 crore, have been allocated under the Mission Flexible Pool that will include National Oral Health Programme, National …
Pregnant women must take special care during this season as they are immune compromised and susceptible. Hyderabad: Two hundred and sixty five cases of swine flu have been detected state-wide since August 1, 2017, a sudden increase that should be taken seriously by public health authorities. Those suffering from diabetes, …
