The centre was targeted while parents were bringing their children for polio vaccinations.
03 November,2024 08:41 AM IST | Geneva | ANI
Pakistan has confirmed its 43rd polio case of 2024, detected in Balochistan's Chagai district. The ongoing struggle against the disease continues as the country battles endemic polio and launches a week-long vaccination drive aimed at immunising over 45 million children.
31 October,2024 10:05 AM IST | Islamabad
India has achieved a significant milestone in eradicating polio with the country declared free of polio by the World Health Organization in 2014. However, it still remains a threat, and the pace of the polio vaccine has also slowed down in the country
26 October,2024 09:32 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Mumbai is set to launch a significant rabies vaccination campaign starting September 28, 2024, aiming to eradicate the virus from the city
02 September,2024 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Meanwhile, UNICEF also took to its X handle and asserted that amid the vaccination drive, protection of children, families and community workers is essential.
01 September,2024 01:41 PM IST | Gaza | ANI
Although cholera is both preventable and treatable, the number of cases and deaths worldwide has been steadily increasing since 2021. From early 2023 to March this year, 824,479 cases and 5,900 deaths were reported across 31 countries, according to Bharat Biotech’s statement
27 August,2024 08:04 PM IST | Hyderabad | mid-day online correspondent
Medical experts delve into the impact of climate change on mosquito-borne illnesses, the crucial role of vaccination, and the importance of regular health check-ups as effective preventive measures
20 August,2024 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
WHO and UNICEF have called for a catch-up in child immunisation, warning global vaccinations of children stalled last year
16 July,2024 12:28 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Global childhood immunisation levels stalled in 2023, with a whopping 14.5 million kids missing out on the essential three doses of the vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine
15 July,2024 11:44 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
With the winter season here and pollution in Mumbai, it’s important to take care of ourselves. As people observed World Pneumonia Day on November 12, mid-day.com spoke to health experts to learn more about the disease. They also highlight why people should get themselves checked and avoid self-medication to deal with it
12 July,2024 06:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoADVERTISEMENT
