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An overview of Polio Vaccines OPV & IPV

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India along with 10 other countries was certified as “polio free” nation on the 27th March of 2014. It has been five years since the last confirmed case of polio in our country. A simple sentence for a foreigner, but a huge achievement as far as India is concerned. Till 2014 India has used the … Read moreAn overview of Polio Vaccines OPV & IPV

Why you should support the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme

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The last case of polio in India was reported in 2011 in Howrah district of West Bengal. Thereafter no polio case has been reported in our country. On 27th March, 2014, India was declared as a “non-endemic” country for polio. In simple words, India was declared polio free in 2014. It was a historic day … Read moreWhy you should support the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme

World Palliative Care Day Special Post – All about Palliative Care Programme

“Love begins by taking care of the closest ones, the ones at home” said Mother Teresa Palliative care is a specialised care provided by organised and trained healthcare workers for those people who are suffering from serious illnesses. The goal of the palliative care programme is to provide relief from pain and other symptoms that … Read moreWorld Palliative Care Day Special Post – All about Palliative Care Programme

Suturing the Wounded Celebrity

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Blood was oozing from the wound like a water pipe with no stopper. The waste bin was half full with blood stained cotton balls which I had used earlier.Anxiety was creeping all over my body and i could feel my palms sweating underneath the sterile gloves. The lady however was still awake and conscious and responding to my questions normally. I took another cotton ball and used it to apply pressure against the wound and raised the lady’s hand to minimise the blood loss. My heart was beating at 120 beats per minute and it suddenly accelerated when I peeped out of the Dressing Room’s half closed doors. There were about 20 men, dressed up in the usual white shirt and white dhothi of the Politicians. Some of them were carrying water bottles and asking the injured lady whether she wanted a sip of water or not. Why don’t they ask me, I thought as my mouth was drying up at a faster rate at that time. Will I be able to repair the wound after controlling the blood loss? Why is she bleeding abnormally? How would the politicians react if I refer her without giving a proper first aid? These questions were making a thick cloud around my mind preventing me from thinking properly. This day was going to be an unforgettable one as I had to repair the wound of the locally respected celebrity, the Panchayath President.

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Use this free SMS service to never miss your child’s Immunization days again

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Vaccinating your children against “vaccine preventable diseases” is one of the first step to be taken by all parents to provide a healthy life for their loved ones. But, most of the time, the busy working parent forgets about the immunization date for their children and end up missing the shots. How cool would it … Read moreUse this free SMS service to never miss your child’s Immunization days again

How much are you willing to pay at a Primary Health Centre (PHC) ?

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Consulting a doctor in India is an expensive routine unless you opt for the public hospitals functioning under the government. I’ve been working at such a government hospital for the past 3 years now. Things were running smooth until the hike in the consultation fee. This article explains the reasons for the sudden hike in … Read moreHow much are you willing to pay at a Primary Health Centre (PHC) ?