Tag: #ChildHealth

The Next Leap in Vaccines: Protecting Babies Before Birth

Vaccines have halved child mortality since 2000 and saved more than 150 million lives since 1974. Professor Shabir Madhi began...

Andhra Pradesh Sees 291% Surge in Registered Infant Deaths Despite IMR Success

Andhra Pradesh witnessed a staggering 291% increase in registered infant deaths between 2013 and 2022, rising from 2,130 to...

Global Vaccination Efforts Stalled Since 2010, Leaving Millions of Children at Risk

India is one of the eight countries that account for over 50% of the global population remaining unvaccinated. A decade...

Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: A Rare but Devastating Complication of Measles

"WE do not wish to see our children suffer every single minute of the day. They are in pain,...

Early Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Infections, Asthma in Children: Study

A large-scale study involving over 20,000 children in Iceland has found that early exposure to antibiotics significantly increases the...

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and West Bengal Account for Nearly 50% of India’s Low Birthweight Babies

Despite notable progress in reducing low birthweight (LBW) across India over the past 30 years, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and...

Controlling Gestational Diabetes Key to Healthier Future Generations: Maharashra CM Fadnavis

Controlling diabetes during pregnancy is essential not just for the mother’s well-being but also for ensuring a healthier future...

WHO Recommends Two Key Immunization Products to Protect Infants from RSV

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first official position paper recommending immunization products to protect infants from...

Early Monsoon Triggers Surge in Illnesses Across Mumbai, Children at Higher Risk

The early onset of the monsoon, combined with sudden temperature fluctuations and high humidity, has led to a sharp...

New Rapid Blood Test Promises Breakthrough in Diagnosing Rare Childhood Diseases

A groundbreaking new blood test could revolutionize the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in babies and children, offering faster...

10-Month-Old Baby Saved After Doctors Remove Sharp Metal from Food Pipe

In a remarkable medical feat, doctors at Mumbai’s Wadia Hospital successfully removed a sharp metallic object — a zipper...

Positive Health Shift: Infant, Neonatal Mortality Declines in UP, Says Latest SRS Data

In a positive sign for public health in Uttar Pradesh, the state has reported a decline in both neonatal...
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