Initiative launched to cure cervical cancer
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Initiative launched to cure cervical cancer

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: To significantly reduce the incidence of cervical cancer, the State Health Department, in partnership with the Karnataka chapter of ECHO India, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists organisation, and several NGOs, launched ‘Accelerating Cervical Cancer Elimination - CCE: The Karnataka Movement’. The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding access to cervical cancer prevention and treatment. “The government is implementing all possible efforts to make cervical cancer prevention and treatment accessible to every woman, ensuring early detection and timely intervention to save lives,” he added. Dr H Sudarshan, Trustee of ECHO India, urged the government to prioritise the immunisation of young girls, stating, “While we have made great strides in screening and building capacity for cervical cancer prevention, we must now focus on ensuring that young girls are vaccinated.”

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HPV vaccination is crucial to prevent cervical cancer in women, says KGH Superintendent
2 weeks, 3 days ago

HPV vaccination is crucial to prevent cervical cancer in women, says KGH Superintendent

The Hindu  

Human Papilloma Virus vaccine can prevent cervical cancer in women, and there is every need for girls to take the vaccine, P. Sivananda, Superintendent, King George Hospital, said. Dr. Sivananda participate at the inauguration of a HPV Vaccination camp, organised by Chaitanya Sravanthi, an NGO, in association with the district unit of AP Working Journalists Federation at the Fishermen Community …

HPV vaccine administered to 45 girls in Visakhapatnam
3 months, 2 weeks ago

HPV vaccine administered to 45 girls in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu  

Chaitanya Sravanthi, an NGO, organised a booster vaccination camp for women to prevent Human papillomavirus on Sunday, September 8, at the Sachivalayam in 37th Ward, opposite Mrs. AVN College. Visakhapatnam South MLA Vamsi Krishna Srinivas inaugurated the camp and appreciated Chaitanya Sravanthi’s efforts to prevent cervical cancer and create awareness among women about the vaccine. Dr. Rahaman said that administration …

Drive to sensitise women on cervical cancer held in Odisha's Burla
5 months, 1 week ago

Drive to sensitise women on cervical cancer held in Odisha's Burla

New Indian Express  

SAMBALPUR: In a bid to sensitise women on the importance of early detection and vaccination for battling cervical cancer, the Indian Public Health Association, Odisha on Friday organised an awareness-cum-vaccination drive at Urban Health Training Centre in Goudapali, Burla. General secretary IPHA, Odisha, Dr Sanjeeb Kumar Mishra said, “Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancers among women. During the …

HPV screening may be added in national programme
8 months, 1 week ago

HPV screening may be added in national programme

Hindustan Times  

The Union health ministry is likely to incorporate HPV testing into the National Cancer Control Programme to screen women for cervical cancer, people familiar with the matter said. In India, the numbers are far higher, with cervical cancer being the second most form of cancer among women after breast cancer As part of the programme, the government is stepping up …

PM Modi Talks To Bill Gates About His Target Of Vaccinating Indian Girls For Cervical Cancer
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Talks To Bill Gates About His Target Of Vaccinating Indian Girls For Cervical Cancer

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a recent conversation with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, has addressed the issue of cervical cancer in the country. While talking to the businessman, philanthropist, and investor, PM Modi said that the government is planning to get the cervical cancer vaccine for all girls in India. PM Modi also discussed with Bill Gates his future planning …

Homegrown solution to India's cervical cancer dilemma
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Homegrown solution to India's cervical cancer dilemma

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Mar 26 It's an almost entirely preventable disease but cervical cancer kills one woman in India every seven minutes. Launched in September 2022, India's first indigenously developed quadrivalent HPV vaccine, Cervavac, has the potential to improve access to vaccines and revolutionise cervical cancer prevention in these countries. As the global focus shifts towards eliminating cervical cancer as a …

In Tamil Nadu, a calling card to strike at cancer
9 months, 1 week ago

In Tamil Nadu, a calling card to strike at cancer

The Hindu  

Rukmani*, 52, does not respond when asked about her cancer diagnosis and treatment. Even as her eyes well up, Kamatchi says she is keen on staying strong: “We should fight cancer without fear, and getting treated on time is important.” Cancer diagnosis may have changed the lives of Rukmani and Kamatchi but without the organised screening that ensured timely diagnosis …

Keep it wholesome: On shaping a national cervical cancer control programme
10 months ago

Keep it wholesome: On shaping a national cervical cancer control programme

The Hindu  

Health is seldom uni-dimensional, and it must not be seen as such. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement during the presentation of the interim Budget that the government plans to encourage vaccination against cervical cancer for girls aged nine to 14, is no doubt a step in the right direction. While the scheme will be fleshed out post elections, it …

World Cancer Day 2024: Prevention tips to combat Cervical Cancer
10 months, 2 weeks ago

World Cancer Day 2024: Prevention tips to combat Cervical Cancer

India TV News  

Cervical cancer is often detected in the last stage due to several factors including the lack of early symptoms, limited access to regular screenings, and insufficient awareness about the importance of preventive measures such as HPV vaccination and regular check-ups. However, it's important to note that early-stage cervical cancer may not present any symptoms, highlighting the importance of regular screenings …

Health Talk | Why vaccinating girls between 9 to 14 years against cervical cancer is vital
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Health Talk | Why vaccinating girls between 9 to 14 years against cervical cancer is vital

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during her Budget speech on Thursday that the Centre planned to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls in the age group of 9 to 14 years. Experts said that vaccinating young girls is key to eliminating cervical cancer — one of the leading cancers in Indian women, and vaccine-preventable. “The results of the effectiveness …

Experts laud govt move on vaccination of girls against cervical cancer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Experts laud govt move on vaccination of girls against cervical cancer

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sithraman on Thursday made a slew of announcements related to healthcare, including vaccination of girl children. The minister also said that the government will encourage vaccination for girls in the age group of 9-14 years for the prevention of cervical cancer. "Our Government will encourage vaccination for girls in age group of 9 to 14 years …

Budget 2024 India Health Budget 2024 Highlights Cervical Cancer Vaccination For Girls Aged 9 To 14 Years Maternal And Child Care
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 India Health Budget 2024 Highlights Cervical Cancer Vaccination For Girls Aged 9 To 14 Years Maternal And Child Care

ABP News  

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the interim budget for the financial year 2024-25 on February 1. The healthcare budget for the financial year 2024-25 focused on five areas: medical colleges, cervical cancer vaccination, maternal and child healthcare, immunisation, and Ayushman Bharat scheme. Experts had hoped that the union budget would focus on areas such as mental health, medical …

Budget 2024: Govt to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls aged 9-14 years
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Govt to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls aged 9-14 years

India TV News  

In a recent announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, the government revealed its budget plan for 2024-25, and it includes a significant initiative to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls aged 9-14 years. “Our government will encourage vaccination for girls in the age group of 9 to 14 years for providing prevention of cervical cancer,” the Finance Minister …

Budget 2024 | Government to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 | Government to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer

The Hindu  

February 01, 2024 12:08 pm | Updated February 02, 2024 06:05 pm IST Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 announced the government’s plans to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer for girls aged 9 to 14 as part of her Interim Budget 2024. Ms. Sitharaman presented the last Budget of Narendra Modi’s government before the general elections, and …

The importance of periodic testing for Human Papillomavirus
11 months ago

The importance of periodic testing for Human Papillomavirus

The Hindu  

The New Year brings a whole host of resolutions. Now, says Dr. Gajaraj, HPV DNA testing is the recommended method for screening for cervical cancer: this involves testing cells from the cervix for infections with any of the HPV types that could cause cancer. The WHO, too, recommends that HPV DNA testing be the first-choice screening method for cervical cancer …

Health Ministry yet to take a call on beginning HPV vaccination campaign for adolescent girls
11 months, 1 week ago

Health Ministry yet to take a call on beginning HPV vaccination campaign for adolescent girls

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry maintained on Saturday that it is yet to take a decision on starting a vaccination campaign against the human papillomavirus, despite reports that it is set to offer the vaccine from the second quarter of this year. The Ministry had earlier said that in June 2022, after evaluating the fresh evidence on the cervical cancer burden and …

FPAI launches nation-wide vaccine drive against cervical cancer
11 months, 3 weeks ago

FPAI launches nation-wide vaccine drive against cervical cancer

The Hindu  

The Family Planning Association of India has launched an HPV Vaccination drive across India to vaccinate girls and women against cervical cancer. Addressing presspersons in Dharwad on Tuesday, FPAI national president Ratnamala Desai said that after breast cancer, cervical cancer accounts for the second largest number of cases among women aged between 15 and 44. And, giving HPV vaccine for …

Barriers to scaling up HPV vaccination in India
1 year, 5 months ago

Barriers to scaling up HPV vaccination in India

Hindustan Times  

On September 1, 2022, the Government of India launched the new indigenous cervical cancer vaccine, Cervavac, in partnership with Serum Institute of India Private Limited. The introduction of this vaccine is a welcome step in the battle against cervical cancer in India where every eight minutes, one woman dies of this preventable disease. As cervical cancer is linked to sexual …

Large-scale cervical cancer event enters Guinness Book
1 year, 9 months ago

Large-scale cervical cancer event enters Guinness Book

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Over 4,000 people attending a cervical cancer awareness programme — with another lakh people attending it online and 500 volunteers helping with logistics — created history and entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest such awareness event. India has one of the highest numbers of cervical cancer cases in the world, with 75,000 to 80,000 new …

India to include vaccine against cervical cancer in immunisation programme
1 year, 10 months ago

India to include vaccine against cervical cancer in immunisation programme

Live Mint  

Centre is likely to include HPV vaccine in the national immunisation programme for girls aged nine to 14 years in June, sources close to the government informed adding that a global tender for the same is likely to be floated in April. Apart from domestic manufacturer Serum Institute of India, global vaccine manufacturer Merck is also likely to participate in …

Cervical cancer vaccine availability to be boosted next year: Adar Poonawalla
1 year, 10 months ago

Cervical cancer vaccine availability to be boosted next year: Adar Poonawalla

Live Mint  

Serum Institute of India Chief Executive Officer Adar Poonawalla said on Wednesday that the availability of the cervical cancer vaccine will be little in number in 2023. Speaking of the rollout of the cervical cancer vaccines, Adar Poonawalla said the vaccines would be rolled out through government programmes this year. The first made-in-India Human Papillomavirus "CERVAVAC" vaccine, for the prevention …

Serum Institute launches country’s first HPV vaccine against cervical cancer: Adar Poonawalla
1 year, 10 months ago

Serum Institute launches country’s first HPV vaccine against cervical cancer: Adar Poonawalla

Live Mint  

On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, the Serum Institute of India on Tuesday launched the first indigenously developed human papillomavirus vaccine -- “CERVAVAC,” against the cervical cancer in women. “On the occasion of India’s National Girl Child Day and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, @SerumInstIndia is pleased to launch the first made-in-India HPV vaccine by the hands of our …

All That You Need To Know About HPV
1 year, 11 months ago

All That You Need To Know About HPV

ABP News  

New Delhi: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer of women in India, despite being largely preventable. HPV 16 or 18 causes 83 percent of invasive cervical cancers and it takes 15-20 years from contracting the infection to developing cancer. The most effective prevention strategy for cervical cancer is the systematic screening of women along with treatment and HPV …

How to deal with cervical cancer in time
1 year, 11 months ago

How to deal with cervical cancer in time

Hindustan Times  

Cervical cancer has been a neglected cancer in India, in-spite of having a very effective screening method, which can be not only prevent the cervical cancer but can be eliminated by early diagnosis and treatment. Persistent of infection for at least for six months duration with high-risk HPV types is the first step in progression from HPV infection to cervical …

Explainer | How is India trying to beat cervical cancer?
1 year, 11 months ago

Explainer | How is India trying to beat cervical cancer?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The government has announced that it will roll out vaccines for the prevention of cervical cancer to girls aged between 9 and 14 years through schools. According to the paper, globally, there were an estimated 6,04,127 cervical cancer cases in 2020, with an incidence rate of 13.3 new cases per 1,00,000 women a year. The Ayushman …

Fighting cancer: The Hindu Editorial on cervical cancer vaccine for girls
1 year, 11 months ago

Fighting cancer: The Hindu Editorial on cervical cancer vaccine for girls

The Hindu  

India has taken up the fight against cervical cancer in earnest with the Central government announcing that it will roll out vaccination for girls aged between 9 and 14 years through schools. The decision comes at a critical juncture with a study in The Lancet published this month showing that India accounts for the highest number of cervical cancer cases …

Centre Asks States to Raise Awareness About Cervical Cancer, Importance of HPV Vaccine
2 years ago

Centre Asks States to Raise Awareness About Cervical Cancer, Importance of HPV Vaccine

News 18  

The government has asked all states and Union Territories to create awareness on prevention of cervical cancer, the importance of HPV vaccine among girl and organise vaccination camps in schools. "Cervical cancer is a preventable and curable disease as long as it is detected early and managed effectively," said the letter written by Union Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar and Health …

Karnataka to send sampales of COVID positive cases for genomes sequencing: Minister
2 years ago

Karnataka to send sampales of COVID positive cases for genomes sequencing: Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: In the backdrop of surge in COVID cases in some countries, the Karnataka government has decided to send Covid-positive cases for genomic sequencing and also focus on booster dose vaccination. “In the wake of new variants being found in some countries, the Union Health Ministry has directed states to send samples of new Covid cases for genomic sequencing. We …

India to soon launch HPV vaccines for Cervical Cancer; know about its doses and diagnosis
2 years ago

India to soon launch HPV vaccines for Cervical Cancer; know about its doses and diagnosis

India TV News  

Cervical cancer can be treated with the HPV vaccine and India is soon to take steps in this area. Dr. NK Arora, head of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization, said that cervical cancer can be treated with the HPV vaccine. Teens and young adults through age 26 years who didn’t start or finish the HPV vaccine series also …

Cervical Cancer Kills Over 77K Women In India Each Year Gynaecologists Body Wants HPV Vaccine Added To National Program
2 years, 2 months ago

Cervical Cancer Kills Over 77K Women In India Each Year Gynaecologists Body Wants HPV Vaccine Added To National Program

ABP News  

Cervical cancer results in the death of over 77,000 women in India each year, according to the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India, the nation's the largest body representing obstetricians and gynaecologists in the private and public sector working towards women's health. India’s indigenously developed HPV vaccine Pune-based pharmaceutical firm Serum Institute of India will soon launch CERVAVAC, …

Sierra Leone Introduces HPV Vaccine to Protect Girls from Cervical Cancer
2 years, 2 months ago

Sierra Leone Introduces HPV Vaccine to Protect Girls from Cervical Cancer

News 18  

The government of Sierra Leone has introduced the Human Papillomavirus vaccine to protect girls from cervical cancer, said a press statement by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation. MoHS said the HPV vaccine has provided a proven and safe tool to protect women and girls against the risk of cervical cancer and it is one of the key strategies that …

How to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in India
2 years, 3 months ago

How to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in India

Hindustan Times  

Human Papillomavirus, the contributing factor to cervical cancer, commonly occurs in growths on the skin or mucous membranes and exists in over 100 different forms. Despite the availability of HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening preventive tools, HPV infection and cervical cancer are widespread. Meanwhile, around 60,000 women in India die every year due to cervical cancer. India has a …

Can India’s cervical cancer vaccine curb female mortality?
2 years, 3 months ago

Can India’s cervical cancer vaccine curb female mortality?

Live Mint  

That cervical cancer can be prevented easily by a simple vaccine may sound too good to be true, but it is. The main culprit in most cases of cervical cancer is a prior Human Papilloma Virus infection. A big step forward in the prevention of cervical cancer is the newly launched Indian-origin vaccine – Cervavac, all set to take over …

India Launches 'Cervavac' – Here's all You Need To Know About Cervical Cancer
2 years, 3 months ago

India Launches 'Cervavac' – Here's all You Need To Know About Cervical Cancer

ABP News  

New Delhi: Cervical cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer in women worldwide, despite being generally avoidable, according to the World Health Organisation. On Thursday, September 1, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of Science and Technology, launched Cervavac, India's first indigenously developed quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer can be prevented at a reasonable …

Cervical cancer vaccine to be launched in few months
2 years, 3 months ago

Cervical cancer vaccine to be launched in few months

Firstpost  

Initially, the vaccine will be made available through the government channel and from next year onwards some private partners would be involved too New Delhi: India’s first indigenously developed quadrivalent Human Papilloma Virus vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer will be launched in a few months and made available to the people in an affordable price range of Rs …

Why Serum Institute’s qHPV vaccine, India’s first against cervical cancer, is a game-changer
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Serum Institute’s qHPV vaccine, India’s first against cervical cancer, is a game-changer

Firstpost  

Cervavac, India’s first vaccine to fight cervical cancer, will be launched today. The country’s first ‘Made in India’ quadrivalent Human Papilloma Virus vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer will be launched today. However, there is a risk for all women that HPV infection may become chronic and pre-cancerous lesions progress to invasive cervical cancer, says the WHO. According to …

India to launch first indigenous vaccine against cervical cancer on Sept 1
2 years, 3 months ago

India to launch first indigenous vaccine against cervical cancer on Sept 1

Hindustan Times  

The Department of Biotechnology in partnership with the Serum Institute of India is set to launch India’s first indigenously developed Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccine against cervical cancer on Thursday, the Centre said in a statement on Wednesday. According to the World Health Organisation, India accounts for about a fifth of the global burden for cervical cancer, witnessing about 1.23 lakh …

Who Can Take India's Upcoming Cervical Cancer Vaccine, at What Gap And at What Expected Price: Find Out Here
2 years, 5 months ago

Who Can Take India's Upcoming Cervical Cancer Vaccine, at What Gap And at What Expected Price: Find Out Here

News 18  

For the first time, India is going to have its own vaccine to prevent cervical cancer which ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women in the country. The data also shows that the age-standardised cervical cancer incidence per 100 000 women stood at 18 years in 2020 whereas crude cervical cancer incidence per 100,000 women stood at 18.7. …

Who Can Take India's Upcoming Cervical Cancer Vaccine, at What Gap And at What Expected Price: Find Out Here
2 years, 5 months ago

Who Can Take India's Upcoming Cervical Cancer Vaccine, at What Gap And at What Expected Price: Find Out Here

News 18  

For the first time, India is going to have its own vaccine to prevent cervical cancer which ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women in the country. The data also shows that the age-standardised cervical cancer incidence per 100 000 women stood at 18 years in 2020 whereas crude cervical cancer incidence per 100,000 women stood at 18.7. …

DCGI Grants Marketing Authorisation to SII's QHPV Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer
2 years, 5 months ago

DCGI Grants Marketing Authorisation to SII's QHPV Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer

News 18  

The Drugs Controller General of India on Tuesday granted market authorisation to Serum Institute of India to manufacture indigenously-developed India’s first Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccine against cervical cancer, official sources said. Prakash Kumar Singh, director at Serum Institute, had applied to the DCGI seeking market authorisation of qHPV after the phase 2/3 clinical trial was completed with support of the …

Govt Panel Recommends Market Authorisation for SII's QHPV Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer
2 years, 6 months ago

Govt Panel Recommends Market Authorisation for SII's QHPV Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer

News 18  

An expert panel of India's central drug authority on Wednesday recommended granting market authorisation to the Serum Institute of India to manufacture indigenously-developed India's first Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccine against cervical cancer, official sources said. Prakash Kumar Singh, director at SII had applied to the Drugs Controller General of India on June 8 for market authorisation of qHPV after completing …

Cervical cancer: Serum Institute’s vaccine to hit the market soon
2 years, 6 months ago

Cervical cancer: Serum Institute’s vaccine to hit the market soon

Live Mint  

On June 15, the Subject expert committee will discuss the Serum Institute of India's first indigenously designed quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine against cervical cancer. The qHPV vaccine will be India's first indigenously-curated cervical cancer vaccine. "Like many other indigenous life-saving vaccines, we are committed to make our country 'ATMANIRBHAR' for India's first indigenous life-saving qHPV vaccine also. This will fulfill …

Karnataka will increase testing, vaccination: Bommai tells PM amid Covid fear
2 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka will increase testing, vaccination: Bommai tells PM amid Covid fear

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said that the Covid-19 situation in the state is under control. Bommai also mentioned that the Karnataka government is going to enhancing vaccination drive, increase testing, and enforce appropriate behavior at public places. Highlighting the special attention being given to Bengaluru, where there is slight increase in cases, the Chief Minister said testing …

Should vaccination be made mandatory? | The Hindu Parley podcast
2 years, 11 months ago

Should vaccination be made mandatory? | The Hindu Parley podcast

The Hindu  

It is going to be almost a year since vaccination against COVID-19 was rolled out in India for the adult population. The latest issue is that some States have come up with their own strategies to ensure wider vaccination coverage — such as by making vaccination mandatory for entry into public places and workplaces — even though the Central Government …

It is time for global action against cervical cancer
3 years, 1 month ago

It is time for global action against cervical cancer

Al Jazeera  

COVID-19 is the wake-up call for health equity: Let’s use it to help women rise from the nightmare of cervical cancer. In the highest-risk countries, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa, 75 out of 100,000 women suffer from cervical cancer, compared with fewer than 10 women in low-risk nations. As with COVID-19, inequity is at the core of the cervical cancer crisis: …

India’s First Gender-Neutral HPV Vaccine Launched. Know If You Are Eligible For The Jab & Required Doses
3 years, 2 months ago

India’s First Gender-Neutral HPV Vaccine Launched. Know If You Are Eligible For The Jab & Required Doses

ABP News  

New Delhi: In a major breakthrough MSD Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday announced the launch of gender-neutral Human Papillomavirus vaccine to help reduce HPV-related disease burden in the country. The 9-valent HPV vaccine helps in reducing cancers caused by the HPV types contained in the vaccine. The vaccination helps to reduce the disease burden of cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, vaginal cancer, and …

Karnataka to administer 5 lakh Covid-19 jabs daily from September 1: CM Bommai
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka to administer 5 lakh Covid-19 jabs daily from September 1: CM Bommai

India Today  

The Karnataka government plans to administer five lakh Covid-19 vaccine shots a day starting September 1. Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday announced the state’s plans to inoculate half a million people a day to reach the set target of inoculating Karnataka’s total population eligible for Covid shots. The announcement comes days after Basavaraj Bommai met Union health minister Mansukh …

State to launch ‘Arogya Nandana’ in a week
3 years, 4 months ago

State to launch ‘Arogya Nandana’ in a week

The Hindu  

With experts cautioning that children are likely to be predominantly affected during the third wave, the Health Department is all set to launch ‘Arogya Nandana’, a new initiative to test all children for COVID-19 in Karnataka. Chief Minister Basvaraj Bommai will launch the programme within a week, Health and Medical Minister K. Sudhakar said here on Tuesday. Addressing presspersons, the …

Schools, colleges to open in Karnataka? CM Yediyurappa responds
3 years, 6 months ago

Schools, colleges to open in Karnataka? CM Yediyurappa responds

India TV News  

The Karnataka govenment will consider opening higher educational institutions in a phased manner after vaccinating students and teachers, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said Tuesday. "The committee has supported the relaxations in COVID curbs announced by the government, and have suggested opening up educational institutions in the days to come, starting with higher education colleges, after vaccinating," the chief minister said. …

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