Covid-19 third wave: The panel raised concerns about the 82% deficit of pediatricians at PHCs across the country.
The ICMR's fourth sero survey has shown that about 40 crore people are still vulnerable to the Covid-19 infection
The Centre has said that a policy to administer Covid-19 vaccines to children will be formed after getting permission from experts.
From a young age, certain concepts of money management must organically be imparted to the child via life lessons, small activities, etc
According to NCPCR, 3,621 children have been orphaned during the pandemic, and over 26,000 children have lost one parent.
An estimated 9,27,606 severely acutely malnourished children from six months to six years were identified across the country till November last year.
Covid orphans need to be given the life of dignity, quality education, nutritious upbringing, and warm care that they deserve.
In the trial, the vaccine will be given by intramuscular route in two doses on day 0 and day 28.
There has been a substantial rise in the number of cases of child trafficking and child abuse during the ongoing pandemic, which needs to be curbed.