Bhopal Health Alert: Chemical Holi Colors Risk Skin, Eye Damage
Bhopal health department warns against chemical-laced Holi colors, placing emergency services on alert. Officials cite risks of skin allergies, eye infections, and respiratory issues.
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India's HPV Drive: Fighting Cervical Cancer Amid Hesitancy
India launches a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign to eliminate cervical cancer, facing challenges with vaccine hesitancy and aiming for extensive public outreach and prevention efforts.
Punjab's Hepatitis B Crisis: Low Coverage for Newborns
Punjab struggles with Hepatitis B prevention, as only 28.8% of newborns from HBsAg-positive mothers receive HBIG within 24 hours. Officials cite data gaps and poor coordination between public and private health facilities.
Trichy's Free HPV Vaccine Drive for 10,000 Girls to Fight Cancer
Trichy corporation is vaccinating 10,000 girls aged 14 with free HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, using 18 health centres and requiring parental consent via OTP.
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Rotary Club's Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive Inaugurated in Dharwad
Legislative council chairman Basavaraj Horatti inaugurated a mega cervical cancer vaccination campaign by Rotary Club of Dharwad Central, targeting 2,500 girls across 58 villages with 1,600 already vaccinated safely.
Holi Safety for Kids: ENT Doctor's Essential Precautions
An ENT specialist outlines critical precautions parents must take to ensure children's safety during Holi, preventing ear, nose, and throat injuries from colors and water.
Nagpur Residents Demand Removal of Banned Conocarpus Trees
The Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat urges Besa Nagar Panchayat to cut down Conocarpus trees, citing bans in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh and serious health hazards from pollen allergies and groundwater depletion.
Jalandhar's Mandi Fentonganj Health Threat from Garbage
Heaps of uncollected garbage in Jalandhar's Mandi Fentonganj area are causing foul odors and posing serious health risks to residents, with concerns over disease spread.
Ludhiana Gears Up for HPV Vaccination Campaign for Girls
Ludhiana district in Punjab is launching a comprehensive HPV vaccination campaign targeting adolescent girls to prevent cervical cancer, with health teams mobilizing across schools and communities.
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Ernakulam's Drowning Crisis: 317 Deaths in 3 Years
Ernakulam district reports 317 drowning deaths from 2023 to 2025, averaging 100 annually. Authorities urge local bodies to implement safety measures as summer approaches.
Telangana's 100-Day Health Mission Targets Vulnerable Groups
Telangana's Health Mission-100, from March 2 to June 9, focuses on women, children, and the elderly with comprehensive health profiling and disease control initiatives.
Tobacco Shops Near Ghaziabad Schools Spark Health Concerns
Residents in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram, Vasundhara, and Vaishali protest tobacco shops operating within 100 meters of schools, violating COTPA laws. They urge authorities to enforce bans and protect students from health hazards.
Bird Flu Outbreak in Patna Hits Poultry Sales Before Holi
The bird flu outbreak in Patna has caused a dramatic 50-60% decline in poultry sales ahead of Holi, with authorities culling 6,000 birds. Residents are switching to mutton, fish, and jackfruit as alternatives.
Chandigarh HPV Vaccine Drive Targets Cervical Cancer
Chandigarh administration launched a free HPV vaccination campaign for girls aged 14-15, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer through the National Immunization Programme.
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Rajasthan HPV Vaccine Drive: 3.65 Lakh Doses for Girls
Rajasthan begins statewide distribution of 3.65 lakh HPV vaccine doses to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer. The program targets 8.3 lakh girls annually with single-dose Gardasil-4 vaccination.
UP HPV Vaccination Drive for 46 Lakh Girls Launched
Uttar Pradesh government launches free HPV vaccination campaign targeting 46 lakh adolescent girls to prevent cervical cancer, with Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak emphasizing its importance.
UP Experts Call for Action on Corneal Donation Gaps
Health experts in Lucknow stress the need for systemic reforms to improve corneal donation and transplant processes, aiming to prevent reversible blindness through better coordination and awareness.
UP Woman Seeks Govt Aid After Sterilization Fails, Has Third Child
A Jalaun woman who underwent sterilization in 2023 but gave birth 18 months later demands government assistance for the child's upbringing, citing health department negligence.
Rabies Deaths Rise in Karnataka Despite Govt Action Plan
Karnataka reports a significant increase in rabies fatalities, prompting the state government to formulate a comprehensive action plan to combat the deadly disease through vaccination and awareness.
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Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive Starts in Ernakulam
Ernakulam launches HPV vaccination drive targeting 15,934 girls aged 14 to combat cervical cancer, India's second most common cancer in women. Free shots available at government health centers.
Madurai HPV Vaccination Drive for Girls to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Madurai corporation commissioner inspected the vaccination of 14-year-old girls at a special medical camp to prevent cervical cancer. The district aims to vaccinate 32,655 girls under the state's pilot program.
RJD MP Questions HPV Vaccine Safety in Letter to PM Modi
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh from Buxar has written to PM Narendra Modi, raising concerns about the HPV vaccine's safety and efficacy in preventing cervical cancer, citing past irregularities and calling for a voluntary approach.
Tripura HIV Surge Linked to Drug Use in Regional Workshop
A regional workshop in Guwahati reveals Tripura's HIV cases have surged to 11,000, driven by injecting drug use. Officials emphasize strengthening harm reduction and district-level strategies across the Northeast.
Arunachal, Nagaland Launch HPV Vaccination for Girls
Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland have initiated the HPV vaccination program to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer, with state leaders emphasizing its safety and importance.
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Stray Dogs Attack 4-Year-Old Girl in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
A four-year-old girl was brutally attacked by a pack of stray dogs in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, raising serious concerns about the city's Animal Birth Control program and municipal negligence.
Bihar Leads India's HPV Vaccination Drive for Cervical Cancer
Bihar has vaccinated over 6.7 lakh girls against HPV as part of its pioneering state program, now integrated with PM Modi's nationwide cervical cancer prevention campaign launched from Ajmer.
Meghalaya HPV Vaccine Drive Launched for Teen Girls
Nine 14-year-old girls inaugurated Meghalaya's HPV vaccination campaign in Shillong, targeting cervical cancer prevention. Cases in the state surged from 27 to 332 over five years.
Punjab Launches Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive
Punjab's Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh inaugurated a comprehensive vaccination campaign against cervical cancer in Patiala, targeting girls aged 9-14 years.
Bengaluru IVF Centers Scrutinized After Egg Trafficking Racket
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao orders monitoring of IVF centers in Bengaluru following Maharashtra's egg trafficking bust. Officials investigate potential links to unethical practices.
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Coimbatore Leprosy Campaign Finds 36 New Cases
Coimbatore district's door-to-door leprosy detection campaign identified 36 new cases in Phase 2, with a notable increase in urban areas due to improved screening methods.
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