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1. INFECTION CONTROL AT OUR HOSPITAL A PLAN TO ACT Dr.T.V.Rao MD1 Dr.T.V.Rao MD 2. The Purpose of the Programme The purpose of this program is to maintain a healthy and…
1. Md. Kabiul Akhter Ali VBD Consultant, PH Wing 2. World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948 We are all…
RUBELLA Dr.T.V.Rao MD What is Rubella Rubella (German measles) is a disease caused by the rubella virus. Rubella is usually a mild illness. Most people who have had rubella…
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