Alarming Drop in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage: Importance of the Bivalent Vaccine

Cases of the disease are increasing; only 5% of the population received the bivalent vaccine. The group of those under 18 years of age is the most unprotected, with coverage of 1% and 2%. Meanwhile, the percentage of vaccinated in older people ranges between 10% and 14%. Data from the Expanded Program on Immunizations (EPI) … Read more

Major Breakthrough in Recruitment Bribery Case against Health Department: Haridasan’s Confession Exposes Conspiracy Involving Akhil Mathew

Major Breakthrough in Recruitment Bribery Case against Health Department: Haridasan’s Confession Exposes Conspiracy Involving Akhil Mathew

Thiruvananthapuram: A major breakthrough in the recruitment bribery case against the health department. Haridasan’s confession that he had given money to Akhil Mathew was a lie. Haridasan’s statement is in the detailed interrogation of the police. Haridasan has stated that Akhil Mathew’s name was mentioned on the instructions of Basit. He disclosed that he had … Read more

The Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination for Children and the Elderly: Access and Protection

The Expanded Program on Immunizations (EPI) remembers that access to vaccination against COVID-19, mainly at the extremes of life such as children and the elderly, is essential. Immunization not only reduces the possibility of developing severe forms of the disease, but also of hospitalization and death. According to the latest report from the General Directorate … Read more

Update on Nipah Virus Situation in Kerala: No New Positive Cases, Health Minister Veena George Confirms

Update on Nipah Virus Situation in Kerala: No New Positive Cases, Health Minister Veena George Confirms

16 September 2023, 06:45 PM IST Veena George | File Photo: Mathrubhumi Kozhikode: There are currently no new Nipah positive cases in the state, said Health Minister Veena George. At the same time, five more people have been admitted to the hospital, the minister said. They are related to the dead. The minister was speaking … Read more

Training on Analysis and Use of Electronic Vaccination Registry (RVE) for Improved Immunization Coverage

The Expanded Immunization Program (PAI) began a series of training sessions on the Analysis and Use of Information from the Electronic Vaccination Registry (RVE) in the Central and Caaguazú departments. These training days, which have the support of the Project Strengthening the Response against COVID-19 (MSPyBS, USAID, CIRD), will last three weeks, also covering Itapúa … Read more

The Importance of Vaccination and Updated Schedule: Ministry of Public Health, Paraguay

From the Ministry of Public Health, through the Expanded Immunization Program (PAI), families are reminded of the importance of boys and girls having their vaccination schedules up to date. Vaccines provide protection against various diseases and help prevent complications and even deaths. In the country, article 6 of Law No. 4621/2015 “National Vaccination” establishes that … Read more

The Importance of Vaccination and the Hexavalent Vaccine Schedule

It is important that everyone receives the corresponding vaccines at the indicated times, following the schedule of the Expanded Program on Immunizations (PAI). This year the hexavalent was incorporated into the scheme, which provides protection against six diseases in a single dose. With the hexavalent, children are protected from diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, … Read more

Recent Outbreak of Chickenpox in Military Establishment and Educational Institutions

All cases are in isolation, none were serious. To date, 41 cases of chickenpox have been identified in the military establishment, five of them have already been discharged. Four educational institutions in the area are also affected, where 5 students with chickenpox were detected, the majority from Kindergarten and Preschool. As a result of the … Read more

Survey on Vaccination Coverage in Fernando de la Mora: Assessing Children’s Vaccination Status and Reasons for Non-Vaccination

It will take place from August 21 to 25, in order to assess the proportion of children who are up to date with their vaccinations and find out the reasons for not vaccinating. In the coming weeks, it is planned to carry out a “Survey on regular schedule vaccines” in the city of Fernando de … Read more

The Epidemiological Situation of Respiratory Viruses and Arboviruses: Significant Decrease in Cases

In a press conference held this Friday, July 7, Dr. Guillermo Sequera, General Director of Health Surveillance, announced the epidemiological situation with respect to respiratory viruses and arboviruses, which show a significant decrease in cases, although they continue to present and affecting the vulnerable population, mainly. Regarding Covid-19, it reported a significant decrease in the … Read more