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Time of India
30-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Odisha aligns with national goal to eliminate Measles-Rubella by 2026: Mukesh Mahaling
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening public health and safeguarding future generations, Odisha's Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling has launched a comprehensive set of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials aimed at accelerating the Measles and Rubella (MR) elimination programme in the state. The launch was held at the Directorate of Public Health as part of the celebrations for World Immunisation Week 2025 , observed globally from April 24-30 under the theme: "Immunisation for all is humanly possible." Speaking at the event on Tuesday, Mahaling reaffirmed Odisha's commitment to eliminating Measles and Rubella by the year 2026 -- in alignment with India's national target. Highlighting Odisha's "outstanding performance" in child healthcare, Mahaling proudly shared that the State has achieved a remarkable 90.5 per cent full immunisation coverage, the highest among all Indian states, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). This milestone is a testament to the dedication of healthcare workers, community support, and strong inter-departmental coordination, he said. "Immunising children and pregnant women remains our topmost priority," said Mahaling. "It is the most cost-effective and life-saving public health intervention. Together, we must ensure no child is left behind," he added. The Minister emphasised that the success of the MR elimination mission depends on a collaborative approach involving multiple government departments such as Health & Family Welfare, Women & Child Development, School & Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water, Housing & Urban Development, and Information & Public Relations. Their joint efforts are being strengthened at the state, district, and block levels. He further appealed for the active participation of parents, caregivers, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, PRI members, community leaders, NGOS, SHGS, and civil society to create a grassroots movement for immunisation awareness and action. Let us unite as one community, he urged, to make Odisha a Measles-Rubella free state -- a shining model of public health excellence for the entire nation. The event also paid tribute to India's immunisation triumphs, including the eradication of smallpox in 1977, the country's Polio-free status since 2014, and the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus in 2015. Director of Public Health Dr Nilakantha Mishra, State Immunisation Officer Dr. Tapas Kumar Patra, and Binod Bihari Das, Private Secretary to the Health Minister, along with senior officers from the Department of Health and Family Welfare, were present at the launching ceremony.
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Business Standard
30-04-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Odisha backs national target to eliminate Measles-Rubella by 2026: Minister
In a significant step towards strengthening public health and safeguarding future generations, Odisha's Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling has launched a comprehensive set of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials aimed at accelerating the Measles and Rubella (MR) elimination programme in the state. The launch was held at the Directorate of Public Health as part of the celebrations for World Immunisation Week 2025, observed globally from April 24-30 under the theme: "Immunisation for all is humanly possible." Speaking at the event on Tuesday, Mahaling reaffirmed Odisha's commitment to eliminating Measles and Rubella by the year 2026 -- in alignment with India's national target. Highlighting Odisha's "outstanding performance" in child healthcare, Mahaling proudly shared that the State has achieved a remarkable 90.5 per cent full immunisation coverage, the highest among all Indian states, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). This milestone is a testament to the dedication of healthcare workers, community support, and strong inter-departmental coordination, he said. "Immunising children and pregnant women remains our topmost priority," said Mahaling. "It is the most cost-effective and life-saving public health intervention. Together, we must ensure no child is left behind," he added. The Minister emphasised that the success of the MR elimination mission depends on a collaborative approach involving multiple government departments such as Health & Family Welfare, Women & Child Development, School & Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water, Housing & Urban Development, and Information & Public Relations. Their joint efforts are being strengthened at the state, district, and block levels. He further appealed for the active participation of parents, caregivers, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, PRI members, community leaders, NGOS, SHGS, and civil society to create a grassroots movement for immunisation awareness and action. Let us unite as one community, he urged, to make Odisha a Measles-Rubella free state -- a shining model of public health excellence for the entire nation. The event also paid tribute to India's immunisation triumphs, including the eradication of smallpox in 1977, the country's Polio-free status since 2014, and the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus in 2015. Director of Public Health Dr Nilakantha Mishra, State Immunisation Officer Dr. Tapas Kumar Patra, and Binod Bihari Das, Private Secretary to the Health Minister, along with senior officers from the Department of Health and Family Welfare, were present at the launching ceremony.
United News of India
29-04-2025
- Health
- United News of India
Odisha launches IEC materials for elimination of Measles and Rubella
Bhubaneswar, Apr 29 (UNI) Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, on Tuesday launched a comprehensive set of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials aimed at accelerating the Measles and Rubella (MR) elimination programme in the state. The launch was part of the celebrations for World Immunization Week 2025, observed globally from April 24–30 under the theme: 'Immunization for all is humanly possible', with the goal of strengthening public health and safeguarding future generations. Speaking at the event, Dr. Mahaling reaffirmed Odisha's unwavering commitment to eliminating Measles and Rubella by 2026 — in alignment with India's national target. Highlighting Odisha's outstanding performance in child healthcare, Dr. Mahaling proudly shared that the state has achieved a remarkable 90.5 percent full immunization coverage — the highest among all Indian states — according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). This milestone, he said, is a testament to the dedication of healthcare workers, community support, and strong inter-departmental coordination. He emphasized that the success of the MR elimination mission depends on a collaborative approach involving multiple government departments. Dr. Mahaling appealed for the active participation of parents, caregivers, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, PRI members, community leaders, NGOs, SHGs, and civil society to help create a grassroots movement for immunization awareness and action. He urged all stakeholders to work together to make Odisha a Measles-Rubella-free state — a shining model of public health excellence for the entire nation. The event also paid tribute to India's immunization milestones, including the eradication of smallpox in 1977, the country's polio-free status since 2014, and the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus in 2015. UNI DP SJC
Hans India
24-04-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Centre launches campaign to achieve 100 pc Measles-Rubella immunisation coverage
New Delhi: In a significant step towards the goal of eliminating Measles and Rubella (MR) by 2026, Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday virtually launched the 'National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination campaign 2025-26' on the first day of the World Immunization Week. Under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), two doses of the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine are provided free of cost to all eligible children, at 9-12 months and 16-24 months of age, respectively. Currently, India's MR vaccination coverage stands at 93.7 per cent for the first dose (2024-25 HMIS data) and 92.2 per cent for the second dose. Health Minister also released multi-language materials (posters, radio jingles, MR elimination and official U-WIN launch film) for creating awareness in the communities. These materials were also shared with all states/UTs for adaptation and rollout during the MR Elimination Campaign 2025-26. 'Today is momentous occasion as the launch of Measles-Rubella elimination campaign 2025-26 marks an opportunity to achieve 100 per cent immunisation coverage to provide high-quality lifestyle to children by administering them with the two doses of Measles and Rubella vaccine,' said Nadda at an event here. Noting that this disease is of a highly contagious nature that hampers not only children's life but also cause misery to their parents, the minister underlined the importance of ensuring that not even a single child is left behind. The Health Minister highlighted that '332 districts in the country have reported zero measles cases and 487 districts have reported zero rubella cases during January-March 2025 which underscores the progress achieved in the goal of MR elimination.' Nadda highlighted the need for keeping the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) activated and strengthening surveillance. 'We have to target the elimination of MR in the same way as Polio and Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus elimination was achieved', he stated, urging the states and UTs to be attentive, alert, and proactive and work with a 'ACT NOW' policy. Nadda also urged the state ministers and chief medical officers to hold public and press meetings where people at large can be informed about the vaccination drive through active Jan Bhagidari. He also urged the frontline workers to reach out to remote and hard to reach areas, slums, migratory population, areas with frequent outbreaks.
CBS News
17-03-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Johns Hopkins doctor urges protection from measles, especially for children
Johns Hopkins doctors are reminding families about ways to protect themselves and their children from the highly contagious measles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says more than 300 cases have been reported in 13 states as of March 13, which is raising concerns among health officials. "It's a disease many thought was a thing of the past, but measles is making a comeback in the U.S.," said Dr. Aaron Milstone, a Johns Hopkins Children's Center Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist. Doctors say measles can be especially dangerous and cause complications for young children those who are immunocompromised.. "It presents with cough, a runny nose, fever," Milstone said. "Some kids get watery eyes, and then a few days into that illness, people break out in a rash, and the rash usually starts on the face and the forehead, and then goes down the body." But Milstone said there is no evidence of measles spreading in our local communities, so far. "We had one case last weekend that was related to a traveler who'd gone abroad, not someone who'd gotten it in the area," Milstone said. Doctor: Vaccinate is the best protection Doctors say the best protection is the MMR (Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccination typically given to children in two doses. "The only thing that prevents measles is vaccination or avoiding exposure," Milstone said. "Vitamin A can help in the treatment of children who have measles by reducing the severity of their disease. We treat you with something to help with your fever. We make sure you stay hydrated, but we don't have lots of other medications available to treat people with measles. It's really supportive care." If you think you or your child may have measles, health experts say it's critical to call your doctor or local health department before going to the emergency room to prevent exposing others. A confirmed measles case A positive case of measles w as reported in a Maryland resident who recently t raveled internationally, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed earlier this month. The state's Department of Health said the resident lives in Howard County, but the case is not associated with the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The state is working on locating people who may have been exposed, which includes travelers at Dulles Airport in Terminal A on the transportation to the main terminal and in the baggage claim area between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on March 5. Measles symptoms typically develop 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus but can develop as soon as seven days and as long as 21 days after exposure. Measles symptoms Early symptoms of measles are a fever of more than 101 degrees Fahrenheit, runny nose, cough, and red, watery eyes. Usually, one to four days after the early symptoms, a red rash appears on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. A person with measles is contagious beginning four days before the rash appears until four days after the rash begins. People who are the most at risk of complications from measles infection are pregnant women, infants less than 1-year-old, and those who are immune-compromised, according to the Maryland State Health Department. People in these at-risk groups concerned about potential exposure and who are not immune should contact their health care provider or call Howard County Health Department's Infectious Disease Surveillance and Response Program at 410-313-6284 for additional guidance.
