Tag: Child Health
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Measles and Rubella Vaccination Campaign to Kick Off in Sukkur on November 17
Contactless immunization drive to protect 880,000 children in Sukkur Division A major public health initiative is set to begin in Sukkur Division, with a 12-day measles and rubella (MR) vaccination campaign that aims to inoculate more than 880,000 children. The drive starts on November 17 and will run through November 29, reaching registrants in urban…
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Measles and Rubella Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Sukkur on November 17
Campaign Overview: Measles and Rubella Vaccination in Sukkur A major public health effort is underway in the Sukkur Division as a comprehensive measles and rubella vaccination campaign is scheduled to begin on November 17. The initiative spans 12 days and aims to inoculate more than 880,000 children across the region, offering critical protection against two…
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When Dinosaurs Talk: The AI Toy Worries Parents and Experts About Children’s Health
Raising a Toy to Talk In a bright, newly leased office in SoMa, a startup named Bondu is pursuing a bold bet: a plush dinosaur that can chat with children using artificial intelligence. The company markets the toy as the “future of play,” hoping to combine cuddly comfort with the immediacy of digital conversation. With…
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RSV Surge in the U.S.: What Parents Need to Know
RSV Returns with a Higher Threat to Babies An uptick in the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is sweeping across the United States, delivering a surge that is drawing concern from pediatricians and parents alike. While RSV is a common winter illness for many children, the current wave is notable for its rapid spread and its…
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Western Cape Launches National Immunisation Catch-Up Drive to Close Immunity Gap
Western Cape Launches National Immunisation Catch-Up Drive to Protect Children The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is urging parents and caregivers to ensure their children are fully immunised as the province rolls out its National Immunisation Catch-up Drive from 1 to 30 November. The campaign aims to close the immunity gap created when…
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Zambia Launches Malaria Vaccine to Protect Over Half a Million Children
Zambia Rolls Out Malaria Vaccine to Protect Thousands of Young Lives The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Health, formally launched the malaria vaccine R21/Matrix-M as part of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI). This landmark effort aims to shield more than 500,000 children aged 6 to 8 months in the…
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Rebooting Digital Health for Children in South Asia: A Systemic Shift for Safer, Smarter Care
Introduction: A Digital Reboot for Child Health in South Asia Digital transformation has reshaped how communities interact with health information and services. In South Asia, where millions of children rely on primary health care, a systemic reboot is overdue. The vision is clear: interoperable digital data, ethical AI, and scalable health technologies that improve access,…
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Digital Transformation for Improving Child Health in South Asia: Do We Need a Reboot?
Introduction: The Digital Promise for Child Health Digital transformation has the potential to revolutionize how families access care, how health workers deliver services, and how data drive decision-making. For South Asia, where millions of children rely on primary health care, robust digital systems could improve coverage, reduce delays, and empower communities. Yet turning promise into…
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RSV Immunization for Infants: What Parents Need to Know
Understanding RSV and Why Immunization Matters Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common illness that can cause serious breathing problems in some babies. While most infants recover at home, RSV can lead to prolonged symptoms and, in vulnerable children, require medical care. Immunization strategies are evolving, offering new ways to protect infants during the RSV…
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Portlaoise Boy’s Life-Changing Recovery from Landmark ADA-SCID Gene Therapy Trial
Portlaoise boy’s journey from isolation to normal life A nine-year-old boy from Portlaoise, Ireland, has experienced what clinicians are calling life-changing results after taking part in a landmark gene therapy trial for ADA-SCID. Diagnosed just three weeks after birth, the boy faced a condition that leaves children with virtually no immune system, making everyday activities…