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.
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.
A senior Shimla doctor outlines critical first aid steps for dog bites: stay calm, wash the wound with soap for 15 minutes. Learn how to prevent rabies and when to seek immediate medical help.
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.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation appoints 25 nodal officers and forms task forces to implement Supreme Court's stray dog management order across public buildings. Read the full plan here.
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.
Two endangered four-horned antelopes died at Delhi Zoo. Officials suspect rabies, recalling a 2016 outbreak. Details on quarantine and postmortem awaited.
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.
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 new survey reveals most Indians find street dogs friendly and a crime deterrent. Learn how sterilization and compassion, not culling, are key to coexistence.
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.
MCD approves Rs 13.5 crore to clear unpaid dues to NGOs sterilising stray dogs in Delhi. Funds aim to boost population control and rabies prevention efforts. Read more.
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.
AIIMS Bhopal confirms Yellow Fever vaccine is available. It's mandatory for travel to 42 countries. Get your vaccination for smooth visa processing.
MCG awards 2-year contract to Jabalpur NGO for stray dog sterilisation at Rs 700 per dog. RWAs and veterinarians question feasibility, citing costs up to Rs 5,000 per procedure locally.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary reveals data showing 10 children died due to COVID-19 vaccination shots. Stay informed about vaccine safety updates and developments.
MCG awards new contract for dog sterilization and vaccination at Rs 700 per dog. Initiative aims to control stray population and prevent rabies in Gurgaon until 2027.
Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation submits a Rs 5 crore proposal for exclusive dog pounds to humanely manage stray populations, ensuring public safety and animal welfare. Read more.
Nagpur pediatric specialists report alarming increase in viral respiratory infections among children. Learn symptoms, risks and prevention tips from top doctors.
SMS Medical College's experimental Milwaukee protocol for rabies has recorded zero survivors. Discover why doctors continue this desperate treatment despite 100% mortality rate.
Groundbreaking research confirms HPV vaccines prevent 90% of cervical cancer. Learn how vaccination and screening create powerful protection against this deadly disease.
Dibrugarh launches anti-rabies vaccination drive, inoculating 30+ street dogs at AMCH campus. Collaborative effort aims for complete rabies control across the city. Read more about this public health initiative.
West Bengal plans four new model Anti-Rabies Clinics to enhance rabies care. Currently only one ARC exists at ID Hospital. Learn about expansion plans and rabies challenges.
Ghaziabad authorities take strict action against 21 Block Level Officers for negligence in Special Immunization Round work. Investigation reveals serious lapses in polio vaccination drive.
Cervical cancer is largely preventable, yet it remains the 2nd most common cancer in Indian women. Discover why social stigma and lack of screening delay care and how to break the cycle.