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A meeting of the Divisional Task Force (Polio) was held on Wednesday at Shahbaz Building, Hyderabad, under the chairmanship of Commissioner Hyderabad Division Fayyaz Hussain Abbasi, in connection with the anti-polio campaign starting from 13th April and will continue till April 19, 2026 HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Apr, 2026) A meeting of the Divisional Task Force (Polio) was held on Wednesday at Shahbaz Building, Hyderabad, under the chairmanship of Commissioner Hyderabad ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Two days after ASHA workers were detained during a protest in Hyderabad, workers in Telangana's Sircilla district, on Monday, March 29, held a demonstration condemning the action Led by the Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU), Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers formed a human chain, denouncing the detentions and raising their long-pending demands, including a fixed monthly salary of Rs 18,000, flexible working hours and job security. Addressing the media, CITU leader K ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16: In preparation for the upcoming Pulse Polio National Immunization Day (NID) 2025, a Media Sensitization Workshop was held on Tuesday at Conference Hall of the Directorate of Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization, Barzulla. The workshop aimed to strengthen collaboration with the media and enhance public awareness ahead of NID scheduled on 21 December 2025. A detailed presentation was delivered by Dr. Mohammad Ramzan Mir, Assistant Director, Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization, Kas ...Read More >
HYDERABAD - In connection with the world polio eradication day, an art exhibition highlighting the importance of polio prevention was organized at the Institute of Art & Design, University of Sindh Jamshoro on Friday. The exhibition was jointly inaugurated by SU Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdul Sattar Shah, Vice-Chancellor of Larkana University Professor Dr. Naik Muhammad Shaikh, Sindh University Registrar Professor Dr. Mushtaque Ali Jariko, Dean Faculty of Arts Dr. Muhammad Khan Sangi, R ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: A special pulse polio vaccination drive will be conducted on October 12 across six districts of Telangana, as part of nationwide initiative to strengthen immunity among children under five. India recorded its last polio case in 2011, while Telangana's last case was reported in 2007. However, recent report of polio cases in countries such as Bangladesh and Pakistan have prompted the Union health ministry to launch a precautionary drive in districts with frequent cross-border movement, ...Read More >
Shailesh Kumar, a para-athlete from Bihar, overcame childhood polio and societal ridicule to win gold in the men's high jump T63 event at the World Championships. Despite initial setbacks, including a close miss at the Paris Paralympics, Shailesh's perseverance and support from initiatives like the Khelo India Scheme and TOPS propelled him to victory. In a stunning display of resilience and determination, Shailesh Kumar, a para-athlete from Bihar, overcame not just physical challenges but also ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu, graced the fifth convocation ceremony of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Monday, according to a President's Secretariat statement. Speaking on the occasion, the President was pleased to note that AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, has grown significantly over the last 12 years. She said that, whether it be patient care, medical research, or social welfare activities, this Institute has earned many accolades and has won the hearts of th ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu attended AIIMS Bhubaneswar's convocation, lauding its growth and achievements over 12 years. She recognized its awards for surgical standards and sanitation, emphasizing the role of AIIMS in accessible healthcare. She highlighted advances against epidemics and urged awareness on mental health and obesity. President Droupadi Murmu attended the fifth convocation ceremony of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, commending its significant growth and contributions over the last 12 years in pa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu, graced the fifth convocation ceremony of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Monday, according to a President Secretariat statement. Speaking on the occasion, the President was pleased to note that AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, has grown significantly over the last 12 years. She said that, whether it be patient care, medical research, or social welfare activities, this Institute has earned many accolades and has won the hearts of the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu, graced the fifth convocation ceremony of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Monday, according to a President's Secretariat statement. Speaking on the occasion, the President was pleased to note that AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, has grown significantly over the last 12 years. She said that, whether it be patient care, medical research, or social welfare activities, this Institute has earned many accolades and has won the hearts of th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Pharma promoters may be competing fiercely in the market, but on Thursday they all rallied behind domestically- manufactured vaccines, including those for polio and Covid-19. Satish Reddy, chairman of Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Dilip Shanghvi, promoter and CMD of Sun Pharma, Pankaj Patel chairman and promoter of Zydus Lifesciences, and Torrent Pharma chairman Samir Mehta -- industry leaders known for their media reticence -- each took to social media platforms to endorse India-made vacc ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even as the latest Lancet paper marked India among eight countries with a high burden of zero-dose children, those who had never received a routine childhood vaccine, the Union government on Saturday said that the country's large population size, and high vaccination coverage rate must be considered when making such comparisons. The government noted that "India's antigen-wise immunisation coverage surpasses global averages across all antigens". In other word ...Read More >
Gurugram, June 06: Somnath, a 40-year-old man from Hisar, Haryana, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday for allegedly raping children and creating, uploading, browsing, collecting, and exchanging child sexual abuse material online. The CBI found that Somnath, who has been physically disabled since birth, lured minor girls to his Common Service Centre (CSC) with treats, raped and sexually assaulted them inside the shop, recorded the acts, and used the videos to bla ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Feb, 2025) Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Division Nadeem Ahmed Abaro and Deputy Commissioner Shahryar Gul Memon formally inaugurated the 7-day national anti-polio campaign by administrating polio drops to children. The Commissioner administered polio drops to the children at Mother and Child Health Care Center and also conducted finger marking. Additional Commissioner Syed Amar Hussain, District Health Officer Dr. Asadullah Dahri, Focal Pers ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Dec, 2024) In preparation for the upcoming National Polio Eradication Campaign, a key meeting and awareness walk were organized in Matiari district. A meeting, chaired by the Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Yousif Shaikh in this regard, took place at the Deputy Commissioner Secretariat on Thursday. Attended by District Health Officer (DHO) Pir Ghulam Hussain, SSP Faisal Bashir Memon and officials from various departments, including education, soci ...Read More >
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan], November 28 (ANI): A seventh polio case was reported in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, taking the total tally to 56 for the current year, Dawn reported. According to Dawn, Pakistan along with Afghanistan remains the last two countries in the world where Polio remains endemic. Also Read | Russia: Man Dies After Pet Cat Scratches His Legs Leading to Severe Blood Loss in Kirishi. According to the National Emergency Operations C ...Read More >
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A seventh polio case was reported in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, taking the total tally to 56 for the current year, Dawn reported. According to Dawn, Pakistan along with Afghanistan remains the last two countries in the world where Polio remains endemic. According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), the polio case was confirmed by The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at Islamabad's National Institut ...Read More >
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