Millions in South Asia have no access to vaccine: WHO

At a two-day consultation here,health ministers and senior officials from 11 SAARC nations emphasised on the need to improve routine immunisation services.

At a two-day consultation here,health ministers and senior officials from 11 SAARC nations emphasised on the need to improve routine immunisation services and WHO officials announced the formation of a regional committee to enhance and sustain the existing services among member countries.

Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad highlighted challenges of the programme in the country. You can estimate the scale of Indias immunisation programme from the fact that around 26 million children are born every year….We face challenges to cover this large birth cohort.

‘Violence in Nepal is heart-rending’: PM Modi expresses concern as KP Sharma Oli resigns

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed worry about the turmoil in Nepal and stressed the need for peace and stability. The Nepal Army and security officials called for dialogue to restore order amidst growing protests and the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. The Indian government issued a safety advisory for Indian citizens, advising against travel until the situation improves.

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