Sapigen Biologix plans a Rs 1,000 crore expansion in Bhubaneswar for new vaccines, seeking a 50% capital subsidy. The move aims to boost biotech in Eastern India and create jobs. Read more.
Tamil Nadu begins a pilot HPV vaccination drive for adolescent girls in four districts in January to prevent cervical cancer. The state plans a full rollout by year-end.
Panacea Biotec's share price surged 6% after completing enrollment for its Phase III dengue vaccine trial. The indigenous DengiAll vaccine targets a 2027 launch. Read more for stock impact and trial details.
Katie Miller, wife of Stephen Miller, claims her unvaccinated son is healthier, igniting debate. Experts counter with WHO data showing vaccines saved 154 million lives. Read the full story.
The US CDC has revised its child immunization schedule, reducing recommended vaccines. Learn what changed, why, and the potential global impact on public health.
AIIMS New Delhi launches free cervical cancer screening & HPV vaccination drive. Learn about eligibility, timings, and how to prevent this deadly disease. Act now for your health.
AIIMS New Delhi launches free cervical cancer screening & HPV vaccination drive. Women 30-65 can get screened, girls 9-14 vaccinated. Act now for a preventable disease.
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.
Typhoid fever affects thousands yearly. Debunking myths about symptoms, hygiene, and treatment is crucial for early diagnosis and saving lives. Learn the facts.
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.
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.
The US CDC has stopped its routine recommendation for four childhood vaccines for certain groups, a move Trump says aligns with other nations. Experts raise concerns about public health impact.
US health officials narrow childhood vaccine advice, moving RSV, Dengue, and COVID to high-risk or shared decision-making lists. Experts warn of preventable deaths. Read the full update.
The US CDC has revised its childhood immunization guidelines, moving four vaccines to a shared decision-making category. This aligns with other developed nations and follows President Trump's call.
A severe 'super flu' variant is sweeping the US, causing the worst outbreak since Covid-19. Children are especially vulnerable. Learn the risks and why vaccination remains crucial.
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.
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.
Discover why mice are indispensable for medical research, from developing cancer drugs to creating COVID-19 vaccines. Learn about their genetic similarities to humans and ethical research standards.
Kerala faces its worst Hepatitis A outbreak with 31,536 cases and 82 deaths by Dec 30, 2025. Experts blame water safety failures and warn of a dangerous shift to older patients. Learn symptoms and prevention.
WHO reports a woman dies from cervical cancer every 120 seconds. Learn about the preventable disease, its link to HPV, warning signs, and the global strategy to eliminate it by 2030.
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.
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.
EAM S. Jaishankar lauds India's 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative, highlighting its profound global emotional impact and role in strengthening international partnerships during the pandemic.
Stanford scientists identify the immune mechanism behind rare myocarditis post mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, primarily in young males. A soy compound shows promise in preventing it. Read the details.
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.
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.
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.