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National Media Workshop on Measles, Rubella and Routine Immunization supported by UNICEF and SAWM

By SAWM Team

India seems to be on the verge of yet another viral epidemic, Measles and Rubella which is affecting children under the age of five years. The disease seems to have changed its pattern as it is developing pneumonia in the first week of the infection instead of the third week, officials said. Also, while the disease was mostly reported in January, last year the outbreak was reported in October. The authorities are now planning to hold a Sero survey to estimate the level of antibodies amongst children. However, the idea is still in its preliminary stage.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) held a two days media workshop from 16th to 17th December, 2022 in Mumbai in association with UNICEF and South Asian Women in Media (SAWM) to make journalists aware about the latest trends in the disease and to create awareness amongst people.

Oath Communications founded and created by Rachna Khaira, a member of the SAWM group will bring to you exclusive coverage of the SAWM events held in association with UNICEF on this channel.

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SAWM Team

South Asian Women in Media (SAWM) is a network of women media professionals in South Asia. SAWM works for freedom of press, increased participation of women in the media, a gender-sensitive work environment and a gender-equal outlook in the media. Launched in April 2008, SAWM’s central secretariat is in Lahore, Pakistan and the association has country chapters in eight members of SAARC. SAWM helps women working in media to network across borders, and with international rights organizations, to assert their rights and defend their interests.

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