Nagpur's Metropolitan Surveillance Unit was highlighted as a best practice for swift urban disease response during a national review meeting. Learn how their model can strengthen India's health infrastructure.
Punjab health department directs strict measures to secure schools, hospitals, and public spaces from stray dogs. Mandatory ARV stock and nodal officers appointed. Full details inside.
The Ayushman Arogya Mandir in Satbarwa, Palamu, has no anti-rabies vaccines for 12 days. Dog bite victims are forced to travel 15-27 km for treatment. Authorities promise swift action.
Supreme Court notes unusually high number of petitions in stray dogs case, more than in human rights matters. Hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Details on the court's directives and the suo motu case.
Former AIIMS Head Dr. Chandrakant Pandav warns mass confinement of street dogs amplifies rabies risk. Science-backed vaccination & sterilisation is the proven path for public health safety.
A suspected rabid stray dog bit 33 people in Pune's Chakan, causing panic. Victims received anti-rabies vaccines. Officials launch stray dog monitoring drive.
A landmark Danish study finds individuals with Down syndrome face significantly higher risks of acute and chronic kidney disease, urging early screening and proactive care for better health outcomes.
Delhi government plans to notify human rabies under the Epidemic Diseases Act to eliminate dog-mediated rabies deaths. The move mandates case reporting from all health facilities to boost surveillance and response.
Delhi government mandates reporting of human rabies cases to strengthen surveillance and ensure timely treatment, a key step towards eliminating dog-mediated rabies deaths in the capital.
Animal rights activists in Chennai held silent protests demanding a Supreme Court stay on the mass removal of stray dogs before the Jan 7 deadline. They advocate for scientific ABC-ARV programs.
Five individuals, including a woman, were bitten by stray dogs in Neral village, Navi Mumbai. Authorities are investigating the alarming surge in dog attacks. Read for details and safety measures.
Delhi government mandates reporting of human rabies cases. This crucial public health step follows Supreme Court's focus on stray dog attacks and rabies deaths. Stay informed.
Ludhiana's dog bite cases reached a six-year high of 13,728 in 2025, with Khanna seeing a 29% surge. Doctors stockpile vaccines as residents demand municipal action on the stray dog menace.
India's stray dog issue needs reason & compassion, not fear. The proven ABC Rules offer a scientific solution, as seen in the Netherlands. The Supreme Court's role is under scrutiny.
Animal welfare groups warn Supreme Court's stray dog removal order dilutes 2023 birth control rules, risking rabies control and human-dog conflict. Read their concerns.
A 44-year-old woman from Sandirya village in Ajmer died after not taking the anti-rabies vaccine following a stray dog bite last month. Health officials urge immediate vaccination.
National Medical Commission directs all medical colleges to maintain mandatory stock of ARV and RIG. This follows Supreme Court orders for timely treatment of dog-bite victims. Read the full story.
Heart disease is the world's top killer. Dr. Kunal Sood reveals five simple daily habits, from cooking at home to walking after meals, that can significantly lower your risk. Start protecting your heart today.
Panic in Sarganwa village after 400 villagers consumed meat from a goat bitten by a suspected rabid dog during a ritual. Health camp set up as officials reassure risk is low.
Panic erupts in Sarganwa village after a goat bitten by a suspected rabid dog is sacrificed and served to 400. Health camp set up as experts assess risk. Details inside.
Supreme Court stays its own order on Aravalli definition, DAC clears major defence procurements, and nations flag Indian rabies vaccine. Essential insights for UPSC aspirants on environment, defence, and health.
A 12-year-old girl in Bengaluru died of rabies after a dog bite, despite vaccines. The case exposes the fatal gap in not administering mandatory Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG). Read the full investigation.
Over 250 residents in Bareilly's Pipraul village queue for anti-rabies vaccines amid fears of transmission through 'raita'. Health officials counsel villagers as experts clarify transmission risks.
US, UK, and Australia issue health alerts on fake Indian rabies vaccine Abhayrab. India's manufacturer rejects quality failure claims, stressing only one batch was counterfeit. Public health trust is at stake.
Nearly 200 in UP's Badaun received rabies shots after eating raita from a buffalo bitten by a dog. Experts clarify milk transmission risk is low, especially if boiled. Learn the facts.
Over 200 villagers in Uttar Pradesh received anti-rabies vaccines after consuming raita made from the milk of a buffalo bitten by a rabid dog. The incident has sparked a major health alert. Read the full story.
Nearly 200 villagers in Budaun received anti-rabies vaccines after consuming raita made from the milk of a buffalo that later died of rabies. Health officials act swiftly to prevent outbreak.
Panic grips Pipraul village in UP's Badaun after a buffalo, bitten by a stray dog, dies. Over 200 villagers who consumed its milk in raita rush for anti-rabies vaccines. Health officials urge calm.
Nearly 200 villagers in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun received rabies vaccinations after consuming curd from a buffalo that died from a dog bite. Health officials urge immediate medical care for any animal bite.
Nearly 200 villagers in Budaun's Piprauli received anti-rabies vaccines as a precaution after consuming raita made from milk of a buffalo that later died of suspected rabies. Health officials confirm situation is normal.