Dr. Praveen Kumar, Director, Department of Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi talks about various issues including impact of COVID-19 on children, the need to protect them, and vaccinating pregnant women and lactating mothers. How has the pandemic affected children’s mental and physical health? What needs to be done to reduce its long-term impact? […]
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Pregnant Women now eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination
New Delhi, July 2, 2021: The Union Ministry of Health and family Welfare (MoHFW) today approved the vaccination of pregnant women against COVID-19. The decision empowers pregnant women to make an informed choice on taking the COVID vaccination. The decision has been communicated to all the States/ UTs to implement it under the ongoing National […]
Tamil Nadu government increases maternity leave to 9 months!
Tamil Nadu is leading other states when it comes to making lives of mothers easier. After successfully running the Amma Unavagam program that feeds thousands daily, the Tamil Nadu government has issued an order to implement Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s earlier promise to enhance the maternity leave for women from 6 to 9 months. The […]