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West Bengal Chief Minister calls to end polio now

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called upon parents and caregivers across the state to ensure that they immunize their children against polio🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a...

5 July, 2011

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New study finds rise in global malaria R&D funds leads to largest ever pipeline

A new analysis of progress in the global fight against malaria has found a four-fold increase in annual funding for malaria research and development (R&D) in just 16 years🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this...

30 June, 2011

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UN declares second disease eradicated after global vaccination campaign

The United Nations has declared that a long-term, global vaccination campaign has completely eradicated a disease🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press subscriber. Join for...

29 June, 2011

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More polio cases despite best efforts to contain it

A two-year-old has been confirmed to have polio in Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press subscriber. Join for...

28 June, 2011

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‘Deadly’ mutant scarlet fever bacteria on the loose

Fears grow that genetic change in the scarlet fever germ is behind outbreak as the new strain is being found in Hong Kong patients, with the number of cases hitting 526.🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by...

24 June, 2011

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We Can Be Polio Free

Thanks to the expanding delivery of childhood vaccines around the world by organizations like GAVI, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Rotary International we are exceptionally close to eradicating polio. We...

24 June, 2011

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Bharat Biotech to supply Rotavirus vaccine at US$1.00

Vaccine maker Bharat Biotech will supply India’s first indigenously developed diarrhea vaccine to global markets and UN procurement agencies at a cut-price of $1,🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by...

10 June, 2011

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Goverment establishes zoonosis committee

The government has established the National Committee on Zoonosis and Communicable Diseases Control through a presidential regulation.🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press...

8 June, 2011

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WHO procures 2m doses of measles vaccine for EPI

The first consignment of 2 million doses of measles vaccine procured by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for routine immunisation in Pakistan arrived here Wednesday night. The next consignment of the remaining 1.1...

3 June, 2011

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Eradicating polio in India: We can’t stop now

Uttar Pradesh, one of the most challenging areas in the world to eradicate polio—has not reported a case of poliovirus since April 21, 2010.🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health...

27 April, 2011

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