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Panaji: Children across anganwadis and schools, in the age group of 1 to 19 years, were given a deworming tablet on Monday, which is observed as National Deworming Day. The state's immunisation officer, Dr Uttam Desai, told TOI that medical officers were deputed to the peripheries as supervisors to monitor the programme. Half of the Albendazole tablet, proven to be a safe drug for children, dissolved in water, was given to children below the age of 2, and one tablet was given to children between 2 and 19 years. The directorate of health services set a target of deworming 3,39,624 children. "Those who were absent at school and missed the tablet can take it on the mop-up drive day on Feb 17," he said. The six-monthly dose administered to children between 1 and 19 years was last given for free by the health department on Aug 10. Regular deworming is important to prevent worms, Desai said.
Chandigarh: Officials of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh have revealed that the top 20 property tax defaulters of the city are yet to clear dues of over Rs 190 crore, while property tax arrear cases worth Rs 62 crore are under litigation in the Punjab and Haryana high court. Citing different reasons, occupants of seven properties, out of the top 20, have challenged the MC's arrears amount, following which the authority failed to recover the amount from them. All these properties fall under the commercial category. As per official data of the Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, commercial prope ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Marking the occasion of World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to healthcare workers and all those committed to improving global well-being, while reiterating the need to build a healthier and more inclusive society. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, "On World Health Day, we express our gratitude to all those who dedicate themselves tirelessly to the service of others and work towards a healthier planet. We also reaffirm our commitment to building a healthier society. Let us all keep working to ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 15 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a new initiative to strengthen women's health and improve wellbeing of families, an official statement issued here on Monday stated. Under the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar" campaign will be conducted statewide from September 17 to October 2, it said. As part of the campaign, health camps, nutrition awareness drives, and distribution of maternity benefits will be organised across Uttar Pradesh. The initiative aims to promote women's health, improve family well-being, and contrib ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) South Asia has achieved its highest-ever immunization coverage for children, with notable progress in India and Nepal, according to new data released on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF for 2024. India reduced its number of zero-dose children -- those who have not received a single vaccine -- by 43 per cent, from 1.6 million in 2023 to 0.9 million in 2024. Nepal achieved a 52 per cent reduction, from 23,000 to 11,000, a WHO statement said. Pakistan also recorded its highest-ever DTP3 (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) coverage at 87 per cent. Ho ...Read More >
In a remarkable achievement, India has reduced the number of children missing all vaccinations by an impressive 43% within a single year, according to recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. The updated figures for 2024 reveal that India lowered its zero-dose children count from 1.6 million in 2023 to 0.9 million in 2024. Highlighting regional success, UNICEF's South Asia Director Sanjay Wijesekera praised the improvement. Neighboring Nepal and Pakistan also showed prog ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], November 14: The Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF), the social impact arm of the Vedanta Group, India's leading energy transition metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power, and technology conglomerate announced a landmark moment in India's social impact journey. Nand Ghar, Vedanta's flagship social impact initiative, has surpassed the 10,000 centers milestone across 16 states, transforming the lives of over four lakh children and three lakh women every day, nationwide. Nand Ghar is redefining India's Anganwadi ecosystem by modernising rural centres and empowering women ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) India has made significant strides in childhood immunisation, achieving a 43% reduction in the number of zero-dose children to .9 million in 2024 against 1.6 million the previous year, according to a joint statement by World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF here. This development comes as part of a broader regional success, with South Asia reaching its highest-ever levels of immunisation coverage, said the statement. As per the report, 92% of infants in the region received their third dose of the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2024 -- a two p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) South Asia has achieved its highest-ever immunization coverage for children, with notable progress in India and Nepal, according to new data released on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF for 2024. India reduced its number of zero-dose children -- those who have not received a single vaccine -- by 43 per cent, from 1.6 million in 2023 to 0.9 million in 2024. Nepal achieved a 52 per cent reduction, from 23,000 to 11,000, a WHO statement said. Also Read | Jharkhand Shocker: 20-Year-Old Man Slits Throat of Teenage Wife for Chatting With Youths in J ...Read More >
New Delhi: After the success of Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan has opened up about his upcoming collaboration with director Rajkumar Hirani for a biopic on the legendary filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke. Following the historic success of 3 Idiots and PK, this marks the third collaboration between Aamir and Hirani. Both previous films were widely praised for their clever humor, emotional storytelling, and strong narratives hallmarks of the Aamir-Hirani combo. In a recent interview, when asked whether humor would also be a part of the Phalke biopic, Aamir said: "I think Raju and Abhijat [Joshi, wri ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Yogi government has launched a new initiative to strengthen the health of women and their families. Under the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar" campaign will be conducted statewide from September 17 to October 2. As part of the campaign, health camps, nutrition awareness drives, and distribution of maternity benefits will be organized across Uttar Pradesh. The initiative aims to promote women's health, improve family well-being, and contribute to building a stronger society. Health department officials informed that under the campai ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Vedanta Aluminium has started extending healthcare support to women and families in remote regions through Centre's Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the initiative is the nation's largest health outreach for women and children, jointly implemented by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the Ministry of Women and Child Development. As part of the campaign, Vedanta Aluminium organised health camps at the PHC in Nakrundi, Kalahandi ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who marked four years in office on September 13, has consistently placed women's empowerment and maternal health at the forefront of his governance priorities, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, said a press release from the Gujarat CMO. Health experts note that under his leadership, Gujarat has made significant strides in maternal and child healthcare over the past four years. A key driver of this progress has been the Namo Shree Yojana, which has quickly emerged as one of the most imp ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who marked four years in office on September 13, has consistently placed women's empowerment and maternal health at the forefront of his governance priorities, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, said a press release from the Gujarat CMO. Health experts note that under his leadership, Gujarat has made significant strides in maternal and child healthcare over the past four years. A key driver of this progress has been the Namo Shree Yojana, which has quickly emerged as one of the most imp ...Read More >
VMPLNew Delhi [India], November 14: The Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF), the social impact arm of the Vedanta Group, India's leading energy transition metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power, and technology conglomerate announced a landmark moment in India's social impact journey. Nand Ghar, Vedanta's flagship social impact initiative, has surpassed the 10,000 centers milestone across 16 states, transforming the lives of over four lakh children and three lakh women every day, nationwide.Nand Ghar is redefining India's Anganwadi ecosystem by modernising rural centres and empowering women and ...Read More >
Guwahati: Lymphatic filariasis (LF), commonly known as elephantiasis, is a challenge in Assam, said state health minister Ashok Singhal. Health department has set a goal to achieve over 90% drug compliance of the eligible population consuming anti-filaria medicines in the endemic districts. Union minister for health and family welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, on Monday launched the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for LF elimination through a video conference with health ministers and senior officers of 13 identified LF endemic states, including Assam. Singhal also parti ...Read More >
Bhubaneshwar : In a committed stride towards promoting women's health and strengthening family wellbeing, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar has actively joined the nationwide initiative "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan". It is a flagship campaign led by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, in convergence with Poshan Maah 2025. The campaign started from 17 September and will continue till 2 October, culminating on Gandhi Jayanti, with the vision of building healthier families through empowered women. As part of the initiative, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar has been con ...Read More >
India's Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) has emerged as a global model in public health, as confirmed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) 2024 report. With zero-dose children reducing from 0.11% in 2023 to just 0.06% in 2024, India has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to inclusive and last-mile healthcare delivery. The country's maternal and child health indicators have also seen remarkable improvements. As per the UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (UN-MMEIG) 2000-2023 report, India's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) now stands a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: At least eight female students from two districts in Odisha fell ill on Monday after consuming deworming tablets administered at their schools, officials reported. Shortly after taking the medication, the students experienced symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, and severe discomfort. According to officials, six of the affected girls were admitted to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Soro, Balasore district, while two others were taken to the district hospital in Malkangiri. Malkangiri's Chief Health Officer, Dr. CHM Jagannath Rao, stated, "Deworming medicines typically do not ...Read More >