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Polio Articles
Polio News : Dunn grad inspired for cross-country cycle against polio Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:30:01 GMT As the city goes into another mundane phase of 'Pulse Polio' on Sunday, it will have a new brand ambassador in Gautam Lewis. Born in Kolkata and raised in London, the polio victim is Europe's first pilot with a disability.Polio News : 5 villages boycott pulse polio programme Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:20:01 GMT THE NATIONAL polio eradication drive suffered a setback when five villages of this communally sensitive district boycotted the programme on Sunday. As many as 500 families, mostly Muslims, of five villages did not allow administering of polio drops to their children. They demanded that until their villages were not provided all development facilities, they would not allow their children to get ...Uganda: Polio Immunisation Drive Goes to Kanungu District Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:59:17 GMT The health ministry and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have launched a polio immunisation campaign in Kanungu district. Polio has not been reported in Uganda for over 10 years.Nationwide shortage of vaccines puts babies' health at risk Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:10:15 GMT Babies could be put at risk by a critical shortage of vital vaccinations. Every GP practice in the country has been warned limits will be imposed on vaccine which protect youngsters from tetanus, polio, diphtheria, whooping cough and meningitis.Nationwide shortage of vaccines puts babies' health at risk Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:51:03 GMT Babies could be put at risk by a critical shortage of vital vaccinations. Every GP practice in the country has been warned that limits will be imposed from Monday on three types of vaccine which protect youngsters from tetanus, polio, diphtheria, whooping cough and meningitis.Man cycles country to wipe out Polio Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:30:07 GMT A young man stricken with polio as an infant is on a mission to eradicate the disease worldwide. Ramesh Ferris is in Thunder Bay this week raising awareness and money by cycling across the country.UK protests over βmisuseβ of funds for polio vaccine Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:43:15 GMT ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has protested with Pakistan over what it calls misuse by the finance ministry of the £15mn assistance for procuring polio vaccine, according to sources in the British High Commission, news reports here revealed yesterday.UK alleges misuse of aid given for polio vaccine Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:40:20 GMT ISLAMABAD, June 29: Britain has protested over what it calls misuse by the finance ministry of the £15 million assistance for procuring polio vaccine, according to sources in the British High Commission.Changing times Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:28:03 GMT How care has been transformed by the NHSNew Vaccines Approved for Children Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:11:13 GMT U.S. Advisory panel OK's two new combination vaccines117 West Nile Virus Deaths in 2007 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:30:48 GMT As the 2008 West Nile virus season begins in the U.S., the CDC says last year there were 175,000 infections, with 1,227 serious cases and 117 deaths.Still Museum receives rare artifact Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:18:30 GMT Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 6:14 p.m. KIRKSVILLE, MO -- The Still National Osteopathic Museum in Kirksville receives a rare iron lung.Genesis gathers details in baby's death Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:01:31 GMT A babyâs death that caused Genesis Health System to suspend its childhood immunization program is being investigated, but has no known connection to a vaccine given to the infant hours before he died, said Ken Croken, vice president of corporate communications for Genesis in Davenport.Arts & Entertainment Brief Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:05:35 GMT Roots reggae legends Israel Vibration, Rootz Underground and Outlaw Nation will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at The Graduate in San Luis Obispo in a show presented by Good Vibez and Otter Productions.Hi-tech Knee Brace Helps Patients Walk Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:13:35 GMT In Health Watch:Forty years ago Army Staff Sergeant Walt Myers was exposedThandile prepares for Beijing adventure Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:07:14 GMT POLIO survivor Thandile Zonke of Border, a member of the SA Wheelchair basketball squad, has every reason to be the proudest sportsman in South Africa.MHS class of 1938 members enjoy 70 years of friendship Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:03:29 GMT MUSCATINE, Iowa â From bobby socks to bobsleds, the girls from the Muscatine High School class of 1938 enjoy recalling their past.UK Doubles Pakistan Aid In Battle Against Poverty Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:28:27 GMT The fight against poverty in Pakistan is to be stepped up with a doubling of UK assistance to £480 million by 2011, International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander announced today.Allegheny health officials announce school shots clinic Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:56:54 GMT Free vaccinations required for grade school will be offered at an immunization clinic Wednesday in Oakland, the Allegheny County Health Department announced today.The Rotary Foundationβs First African Trustee Chair Takes Office Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:05:00 GMT Nigerian lawyer to guide Foundations efforts, including polio eradicationPinoy boxing champ na may kapansanan sa paa Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:09:47 GMT MANILA - Kilala nyo ba kung sinong Pinoy boxer na may kapansanan sa paa ang kabilang sa listahan ng mga itinuturing pinakamahusay na boksingero sa Pilipinas matapos sungkitin ang dalawang kampeonato sa magkaibang debisyon?Federal panel OKs two combination vaccines Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:27:20 GMT A federal advisory panel has endorsed two new combination vaccines designed to reduce the number of needle sticks children must endure to get the recommended immunizations. Holmen Rotary takes on Peruvian water project Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:02:48 GMT The efforts of the Holmen Rotary Club will mean clean, safe drinking water for hundreds â maybe even thousands â of people in a poor section of Lima, Peru.Treasonous Covert Operations of Terror Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:27:14 GMT GODNOTE to Christians: Bill a bushite torturer, and save some lives for ourselves as the godly and just man. We'll getcha back later for it better. Torture IS Illegal and Warrants the Death Sentence in America by Standing LawGrand marshal's favorite subject is Glen Ellyn Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:40:22 GMT For Jerry Perkins, life and art go hand in hand. As an award-winning architect and businessman for more than 50 years, Gerald "Jerry" Perkins has had a role in helping to mold Glen Ellyn with a vision for what he wanted it to be, and for what it is to many - a picture-perfect place to live.Powerful moment in U.S. for women Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:25:52 GMT All of us in the United States realize that 18 million voters just created a hugely powerful moment for a member of the "weaker sex."Health Protection Agency Hails 60 Years Of NHS Success, UK Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:14:32 GMT Justin McCracken, Chief Executive of the Health Protection Agency, has congratulated the NHS on its achievements over the past 60 years since its inception. He said: "The NHS is recognised world wide, as one of this country's greatest institutions.Press Briefing: Bush's G8 Summit 2008 Japan Trip Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:18:15 GMT This will be the President's 4th visit to Japan since taking office, and his second meeting with PM Fukuda since he assumed the office last September. After arriving in Japan on Sunday, July 6th, the President will have a meeting with PM Fukuda.Leading Vaccine Expert Joins IAVI Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:13:00 GMT Dr. Thomas Hassell, former global vice president of process development at sanofi pasteur, a leading vaccine company, has joined IAVI as vice president for vaccine development. In his new role, Dr. Hassell will lead IAVIs product development efforts that are aimed at rapidly advancing promising vaccine candidates that emerge from the organizations vaccine discovery programs.1955: Polio epidemic creates summer of fear Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:27:35 GMT Play brings Fox Cities strife back to life.Health calendar Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:01:01 GMT Health calendar | HonoluluAdvertiser.com | The Honolulu AdvertiserAudio Memories invites people to record their histories Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:45:07 GMT A high school history assignment turned Dave Boeve into an interviewer. Recording the interview with his grandmother was not part of the assignment, but Boeve, now 34, said he didnât want to take notes. After hearing his grandmotherâs voice again, he started Audio Memories earlier this year. This week, he premieres the Mobile Story Pod, a teardrop camper outfitted to be an ...Rotary Club provides help for Parks and Rec scoreboards Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:23:15 GMT The Rotary Club of Osceola recently presented a check of $5,000 to Tim Riddle, Director of the City of Osceola Parks and Recreation Department, to assist in the completion of the electronic scoreboards at the Clarke County Recreation Complex in Osceola.Rotary Marks Decade Of Helping Others Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:08:32 GMT Rotary Club of Trinity celebrated its 10th anniversary by welcoming Tim Sherrell as its new president and by naming its Rotarian of the Year and two Paul Harris fellowship winners.Polio survivor reaches out Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:26:15 GMT After more than 3,000 kilometres and close to half a million calories, Ramesh Ferrisâs cross-Canada trip, Cycle to Walk, is nearing the halfway point.LaGrange Rotary Club turns 30 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:22:50 GMT LaGrange Rotary Club celebrated the 30th anniversary of its charter last month.City Dignitaries Once Used Their Own Underground Railroad Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:40:53 GMT One of the best-kept secrets in the city transit system is a hidden train track used by dignitaries -- including a president -- about 70 years ago. NY1âs Transit reporter Bobby Cuza filed the following report.Watch for children Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:46:56 GMT Schoolâs out - summer has really arrived. Adults however, cannot let down their guards. Thousands of kids will be attending summer school around the borough. Those of us without school-aged children should remember to drive more carefully near our boroughâs school buildings all summer long.Gates Foundation to back malaria, TB vaccine research in India Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:42:18 GMT WASHINGTON: Microsoft founder Bill Gates has responded positively to Health Minister Anbumani Ramadossâ request to support research programme in India seeking to develop vaccines for malaria and tuberculosis.Health Happenings Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:06:42 GMT Note: Events without published prices are free, and registration is required for most programs.And the gold medallist in pigeon killing is ... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:37:28 GMT PARIS: Live pigeon shooting, pistol duelling and club swinging wonât feature at the Beijing Olympics, but there was a time when they were all medal events.Devoted to the NHS for 60 years Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:06:06 GMT Professor Harold Ellis started working for the NHS at its inception and is still working today.New combination vaccines OK'd Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:34:23 GMT A federal advisory panel gave its nod to a four-in-one shot and five-in-one shot designed to reduce the number of needle sticks that young children must endure to get the recommended immunizations.NHS devotee Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:13:03 GMT The ups and downs of six decades as a top doctorSalk Institute Partners with the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research to Study Extreme Obesity-Related Genetic Disorder Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT The Salk Institute, a leading institution on biological research has partnered with the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research to dig into and unlock the mysteries of Prader-Willi syndrome and its obesity related impacts.Feature: Voyage To The Land Of The Sunken Dollar Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:51:49 GMT  Barcelona doesn't seem as excited about the Spanish victory in the European soccer championship as the rest of the country. Come along on Rick Sallinger's "Voyage to the Land of the Sunken Dollar" as he travels with his family around Europe and gives updates about the happenings and the cost.Angola: Over 70,000 Children Immunised Against Polio Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:15:28 GMT The Broad Vaccination Programme (PAV) in northern Bengo province, vaccinated 75,339, children from zero to five years of age against poliomyelitis, to the contrary of the expected 72,554, during the second phase of the national campaign, which happened from June 20 to 22.New challenges Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:57:01 GMT How health problems facing the NHS have changedOn the road to sainthood Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:25:56 GMT SYDNEY - Father Adrian Ckuj has one of the most unusual, if uplifting, jobs of Australia's World Youth Day - accompanying a coffin halfway around the world. |
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