Punjab Health Dept Implements SC Order on Stray Dogs
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.
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Anti-Rabies Vaccine Crisis at Satbarwa Health Centre
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.
SC: More applications in stray dogs case than human cases
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.
CDC changes child vaccine rules: 4 shots now optional
US CDC reclassifies flu, RSV, hepatitis A & COVID-19 vaccines for kids. New 3-tier system gives parents more choice. Learn what this means for Indian families.
Mass Dog Shelters: A Public Health Risk, Warns Expert
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.
33 Bitten in Suspected Rabid Dog Attack in Pune's Chakan
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.
Delhi to make human rabies a notifiable disease
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 makes human rabies a notifiable disease
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.
Chennai activists protest stray dog removal deadline
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.
Stray Dog Attacks Injure 5 in Navi Mumbai's Neral Village
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.
Human Rabies Becomes Notifiable Disease in Delhi
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.
Cervical Cancer: 5 Key Questions on Prevention & Screening
Cervical cancer silently affects thousands in India. Learn how screening, HPV tests, and vaccination can prevent 90% of deaths. Discover low-cost tools and Australia's roadmap to elimination by 2035.
Ludhiana dog bite cases soar to 13,728 in 2025
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 Problem: A Failure of Implementation
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 Rights Activists Challenge SC Order on Stray Dog Removal
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.
Ajmer woman dies after skipping rabies vaccine following dog bite
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.
NMC Orders Medical Colleges to Stock Anti-Rabies Vaccine
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.
Measles Case at Newark Airport During Holiday Rush
A confirmed measles case at Newark Airport during peak travel raises health concerns. Learn symptoms, exposure risks, and why vaccination is crucial.
Rabies scare in Chhattisgarh village after ritual feast
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.
Rabies Scare in CG Village After Ritual Feast
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.
SC Stays Aravalli Rule, Defence Deals, Rabies Alert in UPSC Key
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.
US Flu Surge: Record Cases, 1900 Deaths This Season
US faces severe flu season with 4.6 million cases, 49,000 hospitalisations. New York reports highest weekly cases ever. CDC urges vaccination for all above 6 months.
Rabies Death in Bengaluru Highlights Failure to Administer RIG
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.
Rabies scare in UP village after funeral feast sparks panic
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.
India Pushes Back on Fake Rabies Vaccine Alerts from US, UK, Australia
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.
UP rabies scare: 200 get shots after buffalo milk incident
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.
200+ Get Rabies Shots After Consuming Contaminated Raita in UP
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.
200 Vaccinated in UP After Rabies Scare from Buffalo Milk
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.
UP Village Rushes for Rabies Shots After Buffalo Milk Scare
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.
200 UP villagers vaccinated for rabies after eating tainted curd
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.
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