 "What is ‘slapped cheek virus’, the contagious disease on the rise in the US? – Firstpost")
Parvovirus B19, known for its distinctive “slapped-cheek” rash, is currently on the rise in the US, according to a health alert from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While routine surveillance for this virus is lacking, several indicators suggest the virus is spreading widely right now, the public health agency said. Doctors have … Read more
 "All about U-WIN, India’s new online vaccine portal for pregnant women, children – Firstpost")
Giving a significant boost to India’s Universal Immunisation Programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will unveil U-WIN, an online portal that will revolutionise vaccination tracking in the country. Much like CoWIN, which managed COVID-19 vaccinations, U-WIN will create a centralised digital record for vaccinations given to both pregnant women and children. The digital platform … Read more
The federal government says it has distributed over 1.3 million bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) across 12 states, with an additional three million bottles scheduled for delivery by the end of September. The acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ado Bako, disclosed this in a statement on … Read more
In a stark reminder of ongoing workplace discrimination, a pregnant employee was forced to attend a meeting while in labour, highlighting the pressures and prejudices that many women still face in the workplace. While pregnancy and work can generally coexist without issue, some women face extreme pressures to continue working up to the very end … Read more
The adoption of an indigenous midwives initiative across the country will significantly improve Nigeria’s maternal mortality according to John Sotunsa, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He said this while speaking at Babcock University’s 49th inaugural lecture in Ogun State on Thursday. The lecture was themed: “Beyond Superficial Success: Holistic Approaches to Maternal Mortality.” Mr … Read more
A former social media director for Peloton has spoken out on LinkedIn about the hardships she faced as a pregnant woman after being laid off by the exercise equipment company. Kate Winick was dismissed by Peloton in April 2023, just as she was five months into her pregnancy, leaving her “terrified” about her future. Despite … Read more
The Boston City Council will take a look at expanding handicapped parking access to women entering the late stage of their pregnancy, on the premise that their condition is debilitating enough at that point to qualify for the exemption. Councilor John FitzGerald, a father of three who introduced the hearing order Wednesday on a recommendation … Read more
The UK has pledged more than £4 million to the sexual and reproductive healthcare system for women and girls in Gaza. The £4.25 million funding will be put towards the UN and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the arm of the United Nations that focuses on sexual and reproductive health. While announcing the funding, … Read more
The nausea and vomiting that often define the first trimester of pregnancy are primarily caused by a single hormone, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature. Researchers said that the discovery could lead to better treatments for morning sickness, including rare, life-threatening cases of it.The study confirms prior research that had pointed … Read more
