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DAPCU, Kohima says 96.27% HIV+ve transmission is through sexual route

NEPS — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:17:07 +0000

KOHIMA, Oct 12 (NEPS): Shanavas C IAS, Deputy Commissioner and Chairperson of the District TB Forum, raised the alarming statistic that “96.27% HIV+ve transmission is through sexual route as per the data given by the District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU) Kohima” during a meeting of the Kohima District TB Forum, DAPCU, and EVTHS on October 11, 2023, held at the DC’s Conference Hall in Kohima.… Read the rest

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In-service government doctors must halt their private practice or forfeit their non-practicing allowance within one month, says government

NEPS — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:18:25 +0000

KOHIMA, Aug 1 (NEPS): The Nagaland Government directed the In-service government doctors, who are availing Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) and involved in Private Practice in private hospitals and clinics, to either stop private practice or to forgo their NPA within one month from the date of issue of the Office Memorandum (OM), which was declared during a press conference held at the Secretariat Conference Hall, Kohima, on August 1, 2023.… Read the rest

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Lies about pandemic accord endangering future generations: WHO chief

NEPS — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 06:38:36 +0000

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday expressed concern over the continuing spread of false claims and conspiracy theories concerning the new global pandemic accord, currently being negotiated by Member States.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, cautioned that just as mis- and disinformation undermined the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are undermining efforts “to keep the world safer from future pandemics.”

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‘Safe and effective’: first malaria vaccine to be rolled out in 12 African countries

NEPS — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 04:05:59 +0000

An initial 18m doses will be delivered over the next two years to combat a disease that kills nearly half a million children annually

Kaamil Ahmed

A long-awaited vaccine for malaria has been announced for rollout across 12 African countries over the next two years, potentially saving tens of thousands of lives.

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Child health: More focus needed on earliest years, urges WHO

NEPS — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 06:05:57 +0000

A new progress report launched on Thursday by UN agencies highlights the need to step up investment in nurturing care – especially in the poorest and most fragile countries.

The report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Children’s Fund UNICEF find that the first years of a child’s life provide “irreplicable opportunities to improve lifelong health, nutrition and well-being” according to a press release.

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10 BED ICU NURSES INDUCTED AT NHAK

NEPS — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:12:27 +0000

KOHIMA, Jun 30: 40 nurses were inducted to serve at the 10 Bed ICU at NHAK at an official induction program on 30 June 2023 at the NHAK Auditorium with Commissioner & Secretary H&FW Department Y Kikheto Sema, as the Special Guest.… Read the rest

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PUBLIC ADVISORY REGARDING LUMPY SKIN DISEASE

NEPS — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:47:05 +0000

KOHIMA, Jun 21: The Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services has informed the Public, Dairy farmers & Cattle rearers that the occurrence of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has been detected positive from the nasal swabs & skin tissue samples submitted by Nagaland through PCR test from the AADDMC, College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, Guwahati.… Read the rest

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KIKHETO SEMA ADDRESSES WORKSHOP ON CMHIS

NEPS — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:10:21 +0000

KOHIMA, Jun 16: Speaking on the Workshop on the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) at The Lily Hotel, Guwahati on 16 June 2023, Commissioner & Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Y. Kikheto Sema, IAS, stated that it is the desire of the State Government to provide accessible, affordable, and universal healthcare services to all its citizen.… Read the rest

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Paiwang urges World Bank and Development partners for assisting in infrastructure in State’s rural areas.

NEPS — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:46:58 +0000

KOHIMA, Jun 15: P. Nagaland Minister of Health and Family Welfare Paiwang Konyak, urged the World Bank and Development partners to continue to assist Nagaland, particularly in Health Sector, especially in infrastructure in the rural areas.

Speaking on the inaugural of the first ever “Northeast Knowledge Conclave for Health” at Taj, Vivanta, Guwahati on 15 June 2023, the Minister thanked the World Bank for organizing the event.… Read the rest

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World Blood Donor Day held

NEPS — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:11:53 +0000

KOHIMA, Jun 14: Along with the rest of the world, Nagaland celebrated World Blood Donor Day at the Health & Family Welfare Directorate on 14 June 2023, which was jointly organized by Voluntary Blood Donors’ Association, Kohima, and Health & Family Welfare Department.… Read the rest

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