public health

Islamabad, March 7 – Pakistan’s persistent polio outbreak reflects political neglect, with successive governments failing to establish a coherent national narrative promoting vaccination, while also failing to counter extremist propaganda.A report released on Saturday said that the current...

Gandhinagar, March 7 – The number of medicines and surgical items provided free of cost in government hospitals across Gujarat has doubled in the last two years, increasing from 717 to 1,479 following the addition of 150 new drugs to the state’s Essential Drugs List (EDL).Reacting to the...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Jan Aushadhi Day today. In a social media post, Mr. Modi wished all those who have benefited from the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Yojana.Highlighting the impact of Jan Aushadhi Kendras, the Prime...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 6 Minister V Sivankutty said on Friday that the District Magistrate has been tasked with investigating whether there were any lapses in the post-festival cleaning operations following the Attukal Pongala in the state capital.However, BJP leader and Thiruvananthapuram...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 6 Minister V Sivankutty said on Friday that the District Magistrate has been tasked with investigating whether there were any shortcomings in the post-festival cleaning operations following the Attukal Pongala in the state capital.In a Facebook post, the minister said...

Mumbai, March 4 More than 8.9 lakh girls aged 14-15 in Maharashtra will be given the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, Health Minister Prakash Abitkar said in the legislative council on Wednesday.Responding to a Calling Attention Motion, Abitkar said a three-month vaccination drive will...

Chandigarh, March 3 Haryana has decided to comprehensively strengthen surveillance, reporting, and treatment monitoring of viral hepatitis under the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme.The initiative will focus on enforceable compliance, real-time data integration, and measurable...

Jaipur, March 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer this weekend, marking a major step towards strengthening preventive healthcare for women and advancing India’s fight against cervical cancer...

Patna, March 2 Union minister Chirag Paswan emphasized the need to review Bihar's prohibition law, which has been in place for over a decade, stating that its implementation should be "tightened" by identifying and addressing any loopholes.Speaking to reporters in Patna on Sunday, Paswan said...

Lucknow, March 1 In view of the upcoming Holi festival, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday has directed officials to ensure comprehensive sanitation measures and effective prevention of mosquito-borne diseases in rural areas.According to a statement, a cleanliness drive...

New Delhi, March 1 As India prepares for a "hotter-than-usual" summer with more heatwave days, vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and outdoor workers are at increased risk, with potential consequences for public health, water supplies, power demand, and essential services...

February 28, Kohima: Nagaland today launched the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer in line with the nationwide rollout.Addressing the state launch at the Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima, Commissioner and Secretary for Health and Family Welfare, Anoop...

Jaipur, February 28 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign from Ajmer on Saturday, marking a major step toward protecting women from cervical cancer.Under this initiative, eligible adolescent girls will receive the HPV vaccine to...

New Delhi, February 28 Dr. M Srinivas, Director of AIIMS, Delhi, has appealed to parents, teachers, community leaders, and healthcare professionals across the country to actively support and promote the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive launched by Prime Minister Narendra...

The Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar and the Chief Medical Officer of Srinagar launched the HPV vaccination campaign at the UPHC Batmaloo for 14-year-old girls.February 28, Srinagar: On Friday, the Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, along with the Chief Medical Officer of Srinagar, inaugurated...

Patna, February 28 A total of 13.15 lakh girls aged 14-15 years will be vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) over the next three months in Bihar, Health Minister Mangal Pandey said on Saturday.He was speaking during the launch of a three-month HPV vaccination campaign in Patna, aimed...

Shimla, February 28 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the state-level HPV Vaccination Campaign against cervical cancer from Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) here on Saturday, according to a statement.He said that as many as 65,000 girls aged 14 years would receive the Human...

Hyderabad, February 28 Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha launched a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive on Saturday, which will cover nearly 3.5-4 lakh girls aged 14-15 years across the state over three months.The minister launched the campaign at King Koti Hospital in...

Kohima, February 28 In a major effort to eliminate cervical cancer, Nagaland launched the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program on Saturday, targeting all eligible 14-year-old girls. The vaccine will be provided free of charge at government health facilities across the state.The...

New Delhi, February 28 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended an HPV vaccination event at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital on Saturday, accompanied by BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, and MLA Sanjay Goyal. She further stated that they aimed to vaccinate 1.6 lakh girl...