IEAG-MR group commends India on MR vaccination progress

The India Expert Advisory Group on Measles & Rubella (IEAG-MR) has commended India on progress of measles and rubella vaccination campaign. It reviewed existing strategies and efforts towards measles elimination and control of rubella. It concluded that India is on the right track. IEAG-MR as advised for MCV (measles containing vaccine) to cover whole country ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017

Topics: Diseases • Measles Rubella • MR vaccination • National • Public health

Government launches second phase of Measles-rubella vaccination campaign

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the second phase of measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign to reduce measles morbidity and mortality, The second phase of campaign will cover 8 states and union territories namely Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana and Uttarakhand. Key Facts ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017

Topics: Diseases • Measles Rubella • Public health • universal immunisation programme • Vaccination

Union Government launches Measles Rubella vaccination campaign

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched Measles Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in the country at Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is largest ever in any campaign against these two diseases will start from five States/UTs viz. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Goa and Lakshadweep covering nearly 3.6 crore target children. Key Facts The MR ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017

Topics: Diseases • Measles Rubella • National • Public health • Science and Technology • Vaccination Campaign