National Stop Diarrhea Campaign 2024 Launched by J.P. Nadda On June 20, 2024, J.P. Nadda, the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), launched the National Stop Diarrhea Campaign 2024. This significant public health initiative aims to combat the high prevalence of diarrhea among children in India. The campaign seeks to reduce child mortality rates…
Nigeria Becomes First Country to Roll Out New Meningitis Vaccine Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first country globally to introduce a new meningitis vaccine, MenAfrivac. This initiative marks a crucial step in the country’s efforts to combat meningitis outbreaks, which have historically plagued the region. The new vaccine is expected to…
ADB Approves USD 40.5 Million Loan to Enhance Childhood Development and Maternal Mental Health in Meghalaya The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently approved a significant loan of USD 40.5 million aimed at bolstering childhood development and maternal mental health in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya. This initiative is poised to have a considerable…
World Hepatitis Day 2023 – Promoting Awareness and Prevention World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28th each year to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, its impact on global health, and the measures needed to combat this preventable disease. This day provides an opportunity to mobilize efforts to tackle hepatitis and encourage actions for prevention,…
Ireland Alcohol Health Warnings | Ireland Takes the Lead in Implementing Alcohol Health Warnings Ireland Alcohol Health Warnings | Ireland has recently emerged as a frontrunner in the global campaign to tackle the harmful effects of alcohol consumption. The country is set to implement comprehensive health warnings on alcohol products, a groundbreaking initiative that is…
