Tag: Public Health Campaign
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Sindh Faces 103 Mosquito-Borne Deaths in 2025: A Closer Look at Malaria and Beyond
Overview: A Prolonged Battle Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Sindh New data from three Karachi hospitals and one Hyderabad hospital reveal that 103 people died from mosquito-borne diseases across the Sindh province in 2025. The figure highlights a persistent public health challenge as vector-borne illnesses continue to claim lives even as hospitals respond with treatment and…
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Health Screening Campaign Reaches 600 in Upper West Region
Overview: A Proven Health Screening Initiative A health awareness and screening campaign focused on HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) has made significant strides in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Coordinated by Sahara Advocates, in partnership with local health authorities and community leaders, the campaign recently reached three rural communities in Jirapa…
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Health Screening Campaign Tests Over 600 in Upper West Communities
Overview of the Campaign A health awareness and screening campaign focusing on HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV) has delivered concrete results in the Uppe r West Region of Ghana. The initiative, led by Sahara Advocates and supported by local health authorities, successfully screened over 600 residents across three rural communities in the…
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Lagos Agency Urges Vigilance and Responsibility During Yuletide
LSACA Calls for Vigilance and Responsible Conduct This Yuletide Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has issued a proactive appeal to residents across the state to prioritise vigilance and responsible behaviour as the Yuletide season unfolds. With increased social activities, travel, and gatherings, the agency says the holidays offer both joy and risk, making deliberate…
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Sibu Hosts Anti-Rabies Drive: Over 70 Pets Vaccinated in Community Carpark
Community-led Effort Tackles Rabies in Sibu In a focused push to curb the rabies outbreak, a local anti-rabies drive was held in a busy carpark in Sibu. The event drew a steady stream of pet owners who arrived with dogs and cats eager to protect their companions. More than 70 pets were vaccinated during the…
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Preparations Reviewed for MR/OPV Vaccination Drive in Sanghar
District Readiness Meeting Oversees MR/OPV Campaign Plans A district readiness meeting was convened under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Sanghar, Sarah Javed, to review preparations for the upcoming Measles and Rubella (MR) and Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) vaccination campaign. The meeting focused on logistical arrangements, cold chain management, vaccine supplies, and coordination with local…
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Health Advocates Urge Accelerated Cervical Cancer Prevention in Ghana
Urgent Call to Action Against Cervical Cancer Health advocates from Communication for Development and Advocacy Consult (CDA Consult) are calling for urgent nationwide action to combat cervical cancer in Ghana. The appeal highlights the urgent need to scale up prevention efforts, especially in lower-income communities where access to screening, vaccination, and treatment remains limited. As…
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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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10-day IRS Campaign in Ghotki Aims to Curb Malaria and Dengue
Ten-Day Indoor Residual Spraying Campaign Kicks Off in Ghotki In a decisive move to protect residents from malaria and dengue, a ten-day Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) campaign has been officially launched in Ghotki district. The initiative, ordered by Deputy Commissioner Manzoor Ahmed Kanrani, brings together local health authorities, field workers, and community leaders to deliver…