Pneumonia

What is Walking Pneumonia?

November 15, 2024

In recent weeks, an increase in walking pneumonia cases has been reported. This mild lung infection resembles common cold symptoms. Unlike typical pneumonia, walking pneumonia allows individuals to continue daily activities. Its name originated in the 1930s. About Walking Pneumonia ..

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World Pneumonia Day is Observed on November 12

November 12, 2024

Pneumonia remains a critical global health issue. It affects millions, especially children under five. Every 20 seconds, a child dies from this preventable disease. World Pneumonia Day, celebrated on November 12, aims to raise awareness and promote action. Established in ..

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Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully (SAANS) Campaign

April 22, 2022

Health and Medical Education Minister of Karnataka, K. Sudhakar launched the ‘Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully’ (SAANS) on 20th April 2022. SAANS is a campaign that has been launched to ensure early detection and greater awareness of ..

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Flint Water Crisis

January 18, 2021

Nine former officials who served in the Michigan, US and the state’s former governor Rick Snyder were recently charged in connection with a criminal investigation into the Flint Water crisis. Flint Water Crisis The Flint Water Crisis is an ongoing ..

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Pneumosil: India’s First Pneumonia Vaccine

December 29, 2020

The Serum Institute of India recently unveiled the first indigenously developed Pneumococcal Vaccine called Pneumosil. The vaccine was launched by the Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan. About the Vaccine Pneumosil was developed through collaboration with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation ..

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India’s First Indigenous Vaccine against Pneumonia

December 24, 2020

The first Indian vaccine against Pneumonia has been developed by Serum Institute of India. The vaccine is to be made available to the domestic makers soon. Highlights India has access to pneumonia vaccines. However, the new locally developed vaccine is ..

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11th Annual Pneumonia and Diarrhoea Progress Report

November 13, 2020

On November 12, 2020, on the occasion of the World Pneumonia Day, the International Vaccines Access Centre released the 11th Annual Pneumonia and Diarrhoea Progress Report. According to the report, India has made significant progress in vaccination coverage to prevent ..

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November 12: World Pneumonia Day

November 11, 2020

Every year, World Pneumonia Day is celebrated on November 12 by World Health Organization, UNICEF and several other international organizations. Key Highlights The first World Pneumonia Day was marked in 2019 by Global Coalition against Child Pneumonia. GAPP The Global ..

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First indigenously developed Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine Approved by DCGI

July 15, 2020

The first-ever completely home-grown Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine has been approved by the Drug Controller General of India. The vaccine has been developed by Serum Institute of India, Pune. Serum Institute of India is also involved in the development of ..

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India to supply Pneumonia Vaccine to low-income nations

June 17, 2020

The Pune based Serum Institute of India is to supply Pneumonia vaccine to low-income countries. The Institute is one of the leading manufacturers of vaccines and immunobiological drugs. Highlights The Serum Institute of India and UNICEF have signed an agreement ..

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