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Finland first country to start bird flu vaccinations for humans

Jun 27, 2024

Helsinki [Finland], June 27: Finland plans to offer preemptive bird flu vaccination as soon as next week to some workers with exposure to animals, health authorities said on Tuesday, making it the first country in the world to do so, according to Reuters.
The Nordic country has bought vaccines for 10,000 people, each consisting of two injections, as part of a joint EU procurement of up to 40 million doses for 15 nations from manufacturer CSL Seqirus.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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Health Experts by Profession, Mother by Nature: Featuring Women this Mother's Day

New Delhi [India], May 10: This Mother's Day, we shine a light on a remarkable group of women health experts whose work goes far beyond diagnoses and prescriptions. From general physicians and IVF specialists to psychologists and dieticians, these women bring not only professional excellence but also a deeply nurturing spirit to their fields. Balancing the demands of medicine with the instinctive care of motherhood, they support individuals and families through some of life's most vulnerable and transformative moments. Whether guiding patients through healing, fertility journeys, emotional wellness, or nutritional balance, they lead with both knowledge and compassion--proving that true healthcare begins with heart.

May 10, 2025