Update on Nipah Virus Situation in Kerala: No New Positive Cases, Health Minister Veena George Confirms

Update on Nipah Virus Situation in Kerala: No New Positive Cases, Health Minister Veena George Confirms

16 September 2023, 06:45 PM IST Veena George | File Photo: Mathrubhumi Kozhikode: There are currently no new Nipah positive cases in the state, said Health Minister Veena George. At the same time, five more people have been admitted to the hospital, the minister said. They are related to the dead. The minister was speaking … Read more

Training on Analysis and Use of Electronic Vaccination Registry (RVE) for Improved Immunization Coverage

The Expanded Immunization Program (PAI) began a series of training sessions on the Analysis and Use of Information from the Electronic Vaccination Registry (RVE) in the Central and CaaguazĂș departments. These training days, which have the support of the Project Strengthening the Response against COVID-19 (MSPyBS, USAID, CIRD), will last three weeks, also covering ItapĂșa … Read more

The Importance of Vaccination and Updated Schedule: Ministry of Public Health, Paraguay

From the Ministry of Public Health, through the Expanded Immunization Program (PAI), families are reminded of the importance of boys and girls having their vaccination schedules up to date. Vaccines provide protection against various diseases and help prevent complications and even deaths. In the country, article 6 of Law No. 4621/2015 “National Vaccination” establishes that … Read more

The Importance of Vaccination and the Hexavalent Vaccine Schedule

It is important that everyone receives the corresponding vaccines at the indicated times, following the schedule of the Expanded Program on Immunizations (PAI). This year the hexavalent was incorporated into the scheme, which provides protection against six diseases in a single dose. With the hexavalent, children are protected from diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, … Read more

Recent Outbreak of Chickenpox in Military Establishment and Educational Institutions

All cases are in isolation, none were serious. To date, 41 cases of chickenpox have been identified in the military establishment, five of them have already been discharged. Four educational institutions in the area are also affected, where 5 students with chickenpox were detected, the majority from Kindergarten and Preschool. As a result of the … Read more

Survey on Vaccination Coverage in Fernando de la Mora: Assessing Children’s Vaccination Status and Reasons for Non-Vaccination

It will take place from August 21 to 25, in order to assess the proportion of children who are up to date with their vaccinations and find out the reasons for not vaccinating. In the coming weeks, it is planned to carry out a “Survey on regular schedule vaccines” in the city of Fernando de … Read more

The Epidemiological Situation of Respiratory Viruses and Arboviruses: Significant Decrease in Cases

In a press conference held this Friday, July 7, Dr. Guillermo Sequera, General Director of Health Surveillance, announced the epidemiological situation with respect to respiratory viruses and arboviruses, which show a significant decrease in cases, although they continue to present and affecting the vulnerable population, mainly. Regarding Covid-19, it reported a significant decrease in the … Read more

AutoCAN 2023: Promoting Awareness of Zoonoses and Animal Health on World Zoonoses Day

Within the framework of “World Zoonoses Day”, commemorated today, July 6, the National Zoonosis Control Program and National Anti-Rabies Center, under the Ministry of Public Health, will hold a new edition of AutoCAN 2023 “, on Friday 7 July, from 09:00 to 15:00, which will display various attractions to promote awareness of zoonoses and the … Read more

The Inclusion of Hexavalent Vaccine in Paraguay: Facts, Application, and Digital Vaccination Booklet

The incorporation of the hexavalent vaccine to the regular vaccination scheme, free of charge for the entire population, is a fact that helps in the universality of services and health equity for the population. Hexavalent protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae B, and poliomyelitis. The application of the vaccine began on Monday, … Read more

“Protect Yourself Against Influenza: Winter 2023 Campaign and Timely Immunization”

Timely immunization is essential to avoid the exponential increase in respiratory conditions in our country. Taking advantage of the “Winter 2023 Campaign” is the best option to increase the body’s defenses against these diseases. Influenza is a viral infection that mainly affects the nose, throat, bronchial tubes, and occasionally the lungs. It is easily transmitted … Read more