Category : Public Health


India's IMR Falls to 24, Regional Gaps Remain

India's infant mortality rate fell to 24 per 1,000 live births in 2024, but disparities persist. Kerala leads at 8, while Chhattisgarh lags at 36. Neonatal deaths account for 73% of infant deaths.

Haryana HPV campaign covers only 19% of target girls

Haryana's HPV vaccination drive for adolescent girls has vaccinated only 41,899 out of 2.26 lakh target beneficiaries, covering 19% in three months, with sharp district disparities and vaccine hesitancy cited as challenges.

Uttarakhand improves maternal, child health: NFHS-6

Uttarakhand records significant improvement in maternal, neonatal, and child health indicators as per NFHS-6, with early pregnancy registration and child vaccination rates exceeding national averages.

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