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Uganda launches mass yellow fever vaccination in eastern region after outbreak
Kampala, April 11: Uganda has started a mass yellow fever vaccination exercise in the eastern part of the country after six confirmed cases were reported, a health official said.
Kenya receives 10,700 doses of mpox vaccine
Nairobi, April 10: Kenya on Thursday received 10,700 doses of mpox vaccines, a boost to its efforts against the spread of the disease.
US Health Secy Robert Kennedy arrives in Texas after second child dies due to measles
Texas, April 7: US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy said he visited West Texas after a child, undergoing treatment for measles, died at a hospital. It marked the second death of a minor in Texas related to the ongoing outbreak, CNN reported.
Third measles death reported in US; Kennedy visits West Texas amid rising cases
Washington, April 7: The United States has reported its third measles-related death amid a growing outbreak that began spreading through West Texas in January, according to media reports.
UAE to vaccinate 90% of girls aged 13-14 against HPV by 2030
Dubai, April 5: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) stressed the proactive national strategy to combat the human papillomavirus (HPV) to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer and other diseases associated with the virus. The strategy was launched as part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to promote public health and prevent communicable diseases.
Ethiopia launches cholera vaccination for 1 million at-risk people
Addis Ababa, April 1: The Ethiopian government has launched a cholera vaccination campaign in the southwestern part of the country, targeting about one million people at risk.
Uganda to start next phase of mpox vaccination with 100,000 additional doses
Kampala, March 31: Uganda has received an additional 100,000 doses of the mpox vaccine from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to support the next phase of its prevention campaign, said a senior health official on Monday.
Measles outbreak spreads in US
Sacramento, March 29: The United States is grappling with a significant increase in measles cases, US health authorities have said.
Surveillance, vigilance necessary to ensure SE Asia remains polio-free: WHO
New Delhi, March 27: Surveillance and vigilance are necessary to ensure South-East Asia region remains polio-free, said the World Health Organization on the 11th anniversary of being certified polio-free on Thursday.
Delhi govt hospitals likely to have adult vaccination clinics: Health Minister
New Delhi, March 21: In a bid to improve public health, the Delhi government is planning to build adult vaccination clinics in public hospitals, Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Friday.
Mongolia's total number of confirmed measles cases exceeds 50
Ulan Bator, March 17: Mongolia has recorded 24 new cases of measles infection over the past 24 hours, bringing the national caseload to 51, according to the country's National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) on Monday.
Gujarat achieves 95.95 pc vaccination coverage, surpassing national average in SDG-3 index
Gandhinagar, March 15: Gujarat has achieved 95.95 per cent vaccination coverage under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) as part of the Sustainable Development Goal-3 Index, surpassing the national average of 93.23 per cent.
Gujarat achieves 95.95 % in SDG 3 Index, outshining national average of 93.23%
Gandhinagar, March 15: Gujarat has outperformed the national average (93.23 per cent) in the SDG-3 Index, achieving 95.95 per cent vaccination coverage under the Universal Immunization Program (UIP) through Mission Indradhanush in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolution of "Every mother and child should remain healthy."
US reports over 300 measles cases in 2025
New York, March 15: The US has reported a total of 301 confirmed measles cases so far this year, according to the latest data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Measles cases in Europe doubled in 2024, highest since 1997: WHO
London, March 14: Measles cases in Europe doubled in 2024, reaching the highest level since 1997, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, emphasizing the need for vaccinations to curb the spread.
US CDC sends team to Texas to respond to measles outbreak
Los Angeles, March 5: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is on the ground in the US state of Texas to respond to the growing measles outbreak, the agency said.
Zambia vaccinates 672,100 people in cholera hotspots
Lusaka, March 4: Zambian health authorities announced that 672,100 people in three districts battling a cholera outbreak have received oral cholera vaccines.
US: Nearly 160 measles cases reported in Texas
Houston, March 4: Nearly 160 measles cases have been reported in Texas, the second largest US state, state health officials said, warning the outbreak could last for months.
Texas confirms first US death in measles outbreak
Los Angeles, Feb 27: The US state of Texas has reported the first death from the ongoing measles outbreak.
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.
Anti-polio campaign kicks off in Afghanistan
Kabul, Feb 24: The Afghan interim government's Ministry of Public Health on Monday announced a four-day vaccination campaign aimed at protecting nearly 6.3 million children under the age of five from poliovirus.
Mongolia confirms imported case of measles
Ulan Bator, Feb 24: Mongolia has confirmed another imported case of measles, bringing the total to four, local media reported on Monday, citing the country's National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD).
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.
Pakistan reports 3rd polio case in 2025
Islamabad, Feb 23: Pakistan reported a new case of polio in the country's southern Sindh province, bringing the total number of the disease-infected children to three since the beginning of this year, officials from the Health Ministry said on Sunday.
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.
Flu surpasses Covid as US' deadliest respiratory illness
New York, Feb 19: For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began, influenza has surpassed Covid as the deadliest respiratory illness in California in the US, prompting hospitals to struggle with overwhelming patient numbers amid a surge in flu cases.
Pakistan: New wild poliovirus case reported in Sindh
Islamabad, Feb 11: : Pakistan is grappling with a resurgence of polio virus as several new cases have been reported over the past few weeks. The National Institute of Health reported the country's second case of Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1) when a sample from Sindh's Badin district tested positive at its laboratory in Islamabad.
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.
Over 100,000 vaccinated against cholera in Zambian district
Lusaka, Feb 11: A total of 104,585 people have received doses of the oral cholera vaccine in Chililabombwe, Zambia's hardest-hit district in Copperbelt Province in the latest cholera outbreak, Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said.
Nepal rolls out HPV vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day to immunize over 1.6 million girls
Kathmandu, February 4: Nepal has launched the national Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day today, aiming to immunize over 1.6 million girls aged 10-15 years.
Zambia to launch vaccination campaign in cholera-affected town
Lusaka, Feb 4: Health authorities in Zambia will commence an oral cholera vaccination campaign in Chililabombwe Town in Copperbelt Province currently hard-hit by a cholera outbreak, a senior government official said.
Pakistan kicks off nationwide anti-polio campaign for 2025
Islamabad, Feb 3: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif kicked off a nationwide anti-polio campaign for the year 2025, reaffirming his government's determination to completely eliminate the polio disease from the South Asian country.
Uganda starts mpox vaccination targetting high risk populations
Kampala, Feb 1: Uganda on Saturday launched mpox vaccination campaign targetting high-risk populations in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, the current epicentre of the virus outbreak in the east African country.
Afghanistan kicks off polio vaccination campaign in 16 provinces
Kabul, Jan 27: Afghanistan initiated its first vaccination campaign in 2025, targetting over six million children under the age of five from poliovirus, the Ministry of Public Health reported.
Gavi says malaria case numbers fall in 17 African countries amid vaccine rollout
Nairobi, Jan 24: The delivery of 12 million malaria vaccine doses in 17 African countries since 2023 has contributed to a significant drop in caseload and fatalities among high-risk demographics including children, according to the Gavi vaccine alliance.
Cabinet apprised of achievements under National Health Mission between FY 2021-24
New Delhi, Jan 22: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was apprised of the progress made under the National Health Mission (NHM) during the years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Cabinet discusses achievements of National Health Mission
New Delhi, January 22: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was apprised of the progress under the National Health Mission (NHM) during the years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Pakistan reported 71 polio cases in 2024
Islamabad, Jan 15: Pakistan has reported 71 cases of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in 2024, the National Institute of Health (NIH) said.
Urgent need to bolster veterinary infra to effectively address future pandemics: Dr VK Paul
New Delhi, Jan 11: There is an urgent need to bolster veterinary infrastructure to effectively address future pandemics, which includes enhancing diagnostic facilities to ensure early detection and rapid response to emerging diseases, Dr Vinod K Paul, Member-Health, NITI Aayog, has said.
Zambia starts vaccination campaign in cholera-affected district
Lusaka, Jan 9: A cholera vaccination campaign targeting 191,153 people has started in a northern Zambian district following fresh outbreaks.