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Poliovirus detected in sewage samples from Pakistan's 20 districts
Islamabad, April 13: Poliovirus has been detected in sewage samples from 20 districts across Pakistan, according to test results from the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Maternal diabetes may raise babies' risk of autism, ADHD: Lancet
New Delhi, April 8: A large study of 56·1 million pregnancies, published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology on Tuesday, has reinforced the link between maternal diabetes and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
New research could help improve future whooping cough vaccines
Texas, April 5: Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, was formerly a leading cause of death in children in the United States and around the world before vaccines were introduced in the 1940s.
Uganda launches malaria vaccination for 1.1 million children
Kampala, April 3: Uganda launched a landmark malaria vaccination campaign, aiming to immunise 1.1 million children under two years old in its largest rollout to date.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath meets children affected by food poisoning in Lucknow
Lucknow, March 28: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday met children affected by food poisoning at Lok Bandhu Raj Narayan Combined Hospital in Lucknow.
Rwanda tackles malnutrition with food safety, quality improvement campaign
Kigali: , March 26 (IANS) Rwanda has launched an awareness campaign aimed at improving the quality of locally produced food products.
Sachin Tendulkar Foundation joins hands with Gates Foundation for child health and philanthropy
New Delhi, March 25: It was in 2023 that Anjali and Sachin Tendulkar met Bill Gates during the latter's visit to Mumbai. They found common ground in their thoughts on philanthropy and child health giving shape to a collaboration between the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF) and the Gates Foundation (GF) to support holistic growth of children, according to a release from STF.
Increased screen time to drive near-sightedness in children, adults: Experts
New Delhi, March 24: Overuse of digital devices and the resulting increased screen time is driving a significant number of people, especially the young towards near-sightedness or myopia, warned experts on Monday.
Lebanon, UNICEF launch initiative to support war-affected children
Beirut, March 15: Lebanon's Health Ministry, in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), launched an initiative to provide comprehensive healthcare and protection services for war-affected children.
TN issues high alert as mumps spread among schoolchildren in Coimbatore
Chennai, March 8: The Tamil Nadu Health Department has issued a high alert as mumps cases continue to rise among children in Coimbatore.
Uganda begins malaria vaccine distribution ahead of mass rollout in April
Kampala, March 8: Uganda began distributing more than 2.2 million doses of malaria vaccines, with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, ahead of a nationwide vaccination campaign set to launch next month to combat the disease and reduce child mortality.
Afghanistan: WHO reports surge in acute respiratory disease
Kabul, March 6: Afghanistan is grappling with acute respiratory disease challenges with children being the most affected, a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report has revealed stating that there is an alarming 54.1 per cent increase in acute respiratory diseases in the war-torn country in January 2025 compared to December 2024.
Nearly 4.9 lakh children undergo health checkups in Gujarat's Sabarkantha
Sabarkantha, March 4: Approximately 4,89,722 schoolchildren underwent health screening over the past year under the government's Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district.
Limit screen time, reduce gaming volume to prevent hearing loss in kids: Health Ministry
New Delhi, March 3: Limiting exposure to screens and reducing gaming volume is essential to prevent hearing loss in children, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on World Hearing Day on Monday.
Over 454,000 Gazan children vaccinated against polio in 2 days: UNRWA
Gaza, Feb 25: The UN agency for Palestine refugees said that it has vaccinated more than 454,000 children against poliovirus in the Gaza Strip over the past two days.
Pakistan reports third polio case in 2025
Islamabad, February 23: A new case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) has been reported in Pakistan, taking the overall tally of cases in 2025 to three, Dawn reported.
Western Zonal Council meeting: HM Shah urges states to prioritise elimination of malnutrition, address stunting in children
Pune, Feb 23: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday expressed concern over the prevalence of malnutrition and stunting among children and citizens in the states from the western zone despite these being among the most prosperous in the country.
UNICEF, WHO to continue mass polio vaccination campaign in Gaza Strip
New York, February 20: The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have launched an emergency polio outbreak response in the Gaza Strip, with a mass vaccination campaign scheduled from 22 to 26 February 2025.
South Sudan targets 3.4 million children in new polio vaccination campaign
Juba, Feb 13: South Sudan, in partnership with United Nations agencies, launched the fourth round of the polio vaccination campaign, with the goal of vaccinating 3.47 million children between the ages of 0 and 59 months.
Odisha govt signs MoU for implementation of Clubfoot Management Programme
Bhubaneswar, Feb 11: Odisha government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cure International India Trust to implement a state-wide Clubfoot Management Programme.
POSHAN Abhiyaan, FSSAI's Eat Right School educating children on healthy choices: Experts
New Delhi, Feb 10: Amid concerns about unhealthy food habits and the consequent rise in diseases like diabetes and hypertension in India, public health experts on Monday said that the government's POSHAN Abhiyaan and FSSAI's Eat Right School initiative is educating children about the importance of balanced diets and sustainable eating practices.
MP govt partners with AIIMS Delhi for maternal, infant mortality rate reduction
Bhopal, Feb 8: In a significant step to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates in the state, Madhya Pradesh government has formed a strategic partnership with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi to seek its regular assistance, an official said on Saturday.
Singapore tightens screen time rules for children
Singapore, Jan 21: Singapore has introduced stricter measures to regulate screen use among children in schools and preschools as part of a broader multi-ministry health initiative launched on Tuesday.
WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Saima Wazed meets JP Nadda, talks focus on women, children
New Delhi, January 16: WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Saima Wazed recently engaged in discussions with JP Nadda, the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, focusing on health priorities in the WHO South-East Asia region.