Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel urges the Union government to allocate a dedicated budget for cervical cancer prevention. She reveals Rs 854 crore aid to patients and vaccination drives for 40,000 girls.
Kochi launches a joint immunization campaign for cattle, targeting 75,413 animals against foot-and-mouth and lumpy skin diseases. 170 squads deployed until Jan 23. Ensure your livestock is protected.
Haveri CMC opens its first dog sterilisation centre to control strays. Over 1,500 dogs to be captured, sterilised, and released under new ABC programme. Read more.
Chandigarh's health department launches a 3-day Pulse Polio drive on Dec 21. Over 1,000 teams will administer drops at 471 booths to protect children aged 0-5 years. Read details.
Dakshina Kannada launches a major polio vaccination drive on Dec 21, targeting 1.4 lakh children under five. Door-to-door visits planned for those who miss it. Read details.
Amritsar health authorities launch a targeted vaccination drive for children and pregnant women. Learn about the schedule, vaccines offered, and key health benefits.
Pratishruti NGO achieves India's largest non-profit HPV vaccination drive in Assam, targeting cervical cancer prevention. Learn how community efforts are bridging the healthcare gap.
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announces a crucial polio vaccination drive on December 21. Learn about the schedule and the importance of the five-dose OPV regimen for every child.
New research reveals a lab-confirmed flu infection quadruples heart attack risk and quintuples stroke risk in the 30 days after illness. Learn who is most vulnerable and how vaccination helps.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation fined six pet owners Rs 30,000 for keeping dogs without a licence in Gomtinagar. One pug was temporarily seized. Learn about the drive's aims and public safety measures.
A deadly attack on a polio vaccination team in northwest Pakistan has left five dead, including four health workers. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by polio eradication campaigns in the region.
Kapurthala launches Immunisation Week to boost child vaccination rates. Officials aim for 100% coverage, focusing on routine and catch-up doses. Learn about the drive's goals.
A US CDC panel reviews the universal hepatitis B birth dose policy. Experts warn against delay, citing household transmission risks and a 99% drop in infections since 1991. Learn why.
US President Donald Trump praised a CDC panel vote to end its recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. Read the details and implications of this major public health shift.
CDC's vaccine panel votes to end universal hepatitis B shot at birth for babies of negative mothers. Parents and doctors to decide case-by-case. Experts warn of risks.
Maharashtra's health department will provide free HPV vaccinations to girls aged 9-14 starting January 2026, a major step to prevent cervical cancer. Learn about the rollout plan and its significance.
A US vaccine committee scraps the universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendation, a major policy shift. Experts warn this could reverse decades of public health progress. Learn about the virus and new guidelines.
Maharashtra's health department announces a statewide free HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 9-14 starting January 2024, aiming to combat cervical cancer. Learn about the rollout and key details.
A US advisory committee now says not all newborns need immediate Hepatitis B vaccination, a major shift from decades of policy. Explore the new guidelines and their global implications.
The American Cancer Society has updated its cervical cancer screening guidelines, now recommending HPV tests every 5 years starting at age 25 and allowing self-collected samples for better access.
A key CDC advisory panel will vote on making the hepatitis B vaccine universal for all newborns in the US, a crucial step to eliminate mother-to-child transmission. Learn the details and implications.
Bill Gates warns President Trump that deep cuts to US global health aid could reverse progress on child mortality. The Gates Foundation report projects millions of additional deaths if funding drops.
Global cancer mortality rates have fallen significantly in 30 years. Discover how vaccines, AI risk prediction, and new preventive drugs are changing the fight against the disease.
Are you at risk for oral cancer? Learn about the top 5 contributing factors in India, from tobacco use to HPV, and discover essential prevention tips. Act now for better health.
West Virginia schools have reinstated a compulsory vaccine mandate, ending religious exemptions after a state Supreme Court stay. The move impacts hundreds of families and upholds one of the US's strictest school vaccination policies. Read the full story.
Kanpur DM launches a month-long 'Vaccination Festival' targeting children who missed routine immunisation. 502 centres open every Wednesday & Saturday. Ensure your child is protected.
West Virginia's Supreme Court halts a lower court ruling, forcing an immediate reinstatement of the state's strict school vaccination policy that bars religious exemptions. The legal battle continues.
Full House actor Dave Coulier, 66, reveals tongue cancer diagnosis. Learn about symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of early detection for this oral cancer.
Indian Medical Association launches affordable HPV vaccination program starting December. Cervical cancer kills 100 women daily in India. Learn how this initiative saves lives.
Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in Virk village claims 4 calves, infects 12 cattle. Veterinary department intensifies monitoring as vaccination compliance issues surface. Learn prevention measures.