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.
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.
A crucial polio vaccination drive in Pakistan's merged districts failed to reach 935,000 children, raising fears of a resurgence. Health officials cite security and access as major hurdles.
Pakistan's polio vaccination campaign in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa missed its target, leaving over 935,000 children unprotected. Security issues and displacement are major hurdles. Read the full report.
Bhagalpur health officials launch a campaign to administer the single-dose Gardasil HPV vaccine to schoolgirls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer. Nearly 20,000 girls already vaccinated.
A confirmed measles case at Newark Airport during peak travel raises health concerns. Learn symptoms, exposure risks, and why vaccination is crucial.
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.
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.
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.
A mass rabies vaccination drive was launched in a UP village after nearly 200 people consumed curd from a buffalo that died of a dog bite. Health officials warn of the severe risks.
Animal welfare activists in Kochi pledge collaboration with government agencies to build shelters and implement responsible feeding programs for stray dogs. Read the full plan.
Kanpur sets up a 50-dog shelter per Supreme Court guidelines. Dogs biting twice unprovoked face lifetime confinement. Learn about the new sterilization and feeding protocols.
Veterinary surgeon Nameeta Nadkarni shares essential tips for a smooth first week with your new puppy in an Indian apartment. Learn about setup, sleep, and avoiding common mistakes.
The Indian government highlights the critical role of small ruminants in poverty alleviation, urging for research-driven growth and stronger veterinary services to unlock the sector's full potential.
A crucial rabies prevention programme in Pakistan's Sindh province faces collapse due to a funding shortfall, putting thousands at risk. Learn about the crisis and its public health implications.
Karnataka launches a statewide polio vaccination campaign, aiming to protect over 62 lakh children. The drive utilizes health centres, schools, and anganwadis. Read more.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman jointly launched a state-wide polio vaccination campaign in Bengaluru, targeting over 1 crore children under five.
District Minister Satish Jarkiholi launched the pulse polio drive in Belagavi, emphasizing India's polio-free status since 2011. Learn why vaccination remains crucial for child health and development.
Karnataka Slum Development Board President launches Pulse Polio drive in Hubballi. Over 2 lakh children in the district to be vaccinated. Officials warn against vaccine misinformation.
Kodagu district launches a major Pulse Polio immunisation drive targeting over 32,700 children. Special focus on migrant kids and tourists. Details on booths and dates inside.
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.
Palampur Municipal Council faces a severe stray dog menace across 16 wards. Despite public outcry and safety risks, no sterilization drive has been initiated. Read for details.
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.