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Cochabamba Department Achieves International Certification for Being Measles and Polio-Free

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Cochabamba Department Achieves International Certification for Being Measles and Polio-Free

The department of Cochabamba, considering all the municipalities, is free of measles and poliomyelitis. The authorities of the Departmental Health Service (SEDES) assured that the work is continuous. The general coordinator of the SEDES Directorate, Osvaldo Marcelo Castro, participated this Saturday in the ‘Voces de la Llajta’ program and reported on the international certification of … Read more

Advances in Polio Vaccines: New Strategies to Combat Vaccine-Derived Polio Outbreaks

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Advances in Polio Vaccines: New Strategies to Combat Vaccine-Derived Polio Outbreaks

New Polio Vaccines Developed to Combat Vaccine-Derived Polio Outbreaks In 1980, the eradication of smallpox raised hopes that the polio virus would be next. While progress has been made in eradicating polio, cases of vaccine-derived polio are on the rise. Last year, 665 cases of polio of vaccine origin were registered in 23 countries. Vaccine-derived … Read more

“Health personnel to immunize under 5 children in high-risk areas of Arequipa against polio and measles”

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“Health personnel to immunize under 5 children in high-risk areas of Arequipa against polio and measles”

The vaccination campaign will initially be carried out in the provinces where the largest number of unvaccinated children are registered, such as Arequipa, Caylloma, Islay and others.ANDINA/Diffusion Health personnel will carry out a “house-to-house sanitary sweep” in Arequipa in the coming days, with the purpose of immunizing children under five years of age against polio … Read more

“National Achievement of Basic Immunization at Only 4.02% by April 2023: Ministry of Health Report”

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“National Achievement of Basic Immunization at Only 4.02% by April 2023: Ministry of Health Report”

Achievement of complete basic immunization until April 2023 nationally is only 4.02 Percent. Rep: Dedhez Anggara / Red: Yogi Ardhi Health workers give polio vaccine drops to toddlers at Posyandu Asem, Lemahabang, Indramayu, West Java, Thursday (25/5/2023). The Ministry of Health reported that the achievement of complete basic immunization until April 2023 nationally was 174 … Read more

Israel finds 3 more children with polio

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Israel finds 3 more children with polio

JERUSALEM, Mar. 3 (Xinhua) — Israel’s Ministry of Health on Thursday (March. Three cases of polio-infected children were reported during an epidemiological investigation after an 8-year-old boy in the north of the country. All three children tested positive for polio earlier this week, reports said. who was classified as a person with a history of … Read more

Viral Heroic Action of Health Workers in Pakistan, Blizzard for Polio Immunization

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Viral Heroic Action of Health Workers in Pakistan, Blizzard for Polio Immunization

Jakarta – Health workers are indeed at the forefront of the fate of a country’s public health. One example is the heroic actions taken by health workers in Pakistan. Through a video uploaded by UNICEF’s Instagram account, you can see two health workers in Pakistan walking through a snowstorm until they limped. Not without reason, … Read more

Polio Immunization Week, Edy Asks Mothers to Vaccinate Children – Medan

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Polio Immunization Week, Edy Asks Mothers to Vaccinate Children – Medan

The Governor of North Sumatra, Edy Rahmayadi and the Chairperson of the TP PKK of North Sumatra, Nawal Lubis administered polio immunization to children 0-59 months in the framework of the National Immunization Sub Week (PIN) in the yard of the Sari Rejo Village Office, Jalan Sejati, Kec. Medan Polonia, Medan City, S (Analisadaily/Special) Analisadaily.com, … Read more

Recognize the Causes of Polio that Can Be Transmitted to Paralysis, Including Avoiding Direct Contact

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Recognize the Causes of Polio that Can Be Transmitted to Paralysis, Including Avoiding Direct Contact

TRIBUN-VIDEO.COM – Polio is an infectious disease that can be life threatening. Even this infectious disease can attack the nerves and can cause paralysis, muscle wasting Generally, death from polio occurs because the muscles in the respiratory organs are also paralyzed and cannot be moved. Polio can attack any age, including toddlers. Baca: The Story … Read more

Including mental health and a new Alzheimer’s drug…the top health headlines for the year 2022

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Including mental health and a new Alzheimer’s drug…the top health headlines for the year 2022

During 2022, we began to witness the repercussions of experiencing a true pandemic. While it was clear that COVID-19 was here to stay, attention began to focus on other health issues, some of which were very good news. From the high number of cancer survivors, to the discovery of an Alzheimer’s drug, to the spread … Read more

Fear of ‘polio’ disease is on the rise in many countries Accelerate vaccination of children under 5, affecting 4 southern border provinces after experiencing low coverage

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Fear of ‘polio’ disease is on the rise in many countries Accelerate vaccination of children under 5, affecting 4 southern border provinces after experiencing low coverage

Ministry of Public Health is concerned about 3 countries found natural genetic “polio” patient, 22 other countries found outbreak of mutant vaccine strains. “Indonesia” has already encountered 4 cases, fearing 4 southern border provinces Polio vaccine coverage is less than 90%. Approved measures to accelerate vaccination of Thai children under 5 and foreign children under … Read more