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.
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.
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.
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.
Australia flags a counterfeit anti-rabies vaccine batch in India. Manufacturer Indian Immunologicals Limited says the batch is withdrawn, warning against unnecessary panic. Details inside.
Australia advises travellers vaccinated with Abhayrab in India to restart their rabies shots due to counterfeit batches. The manufacturer, IIL, calls it an isolated incident. Read the full details.
Australia warns of counterfeit Abhayrab rabies vaccine in India since Nov 2023. Indian Immunologicals Limited refutes, citing action on one batch in Jan 2024. Check your vaccine status.
Udgir in Latur district reports 22 stray dog bite cases since December 23, sparking panic. Civic body intensifies ABC program and dog van drives. Read more.
Udgir taluka in Latur reports 22 stray dog bites since Dec 23. Authorities ramp up Animal Birth Control and anti-rabies vaccinations. Read about the civic response and resident concerns.
A six-year-old girl from Thane dies weeks after a dog bite, with the family suspecting rabies. The incident raises serious questions about post-bite protocols and public safety.
A six-year-old girl from Diva, Thane, succumbed to rabies after a stray dog bite, despite completing the full anti-rabies protocol. The tragic case raises serious questions about treatment efficacy and stray dog management.
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.
English fast bowler Brydon Carse reveals he considered amputating his toe due to a severe, recurring infection caused by bowling. Discover his recovery journey and key lessons for athletes.
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.
Madhya Pradesh govt suspends three, including blood bank in-charge, after six children contract HIV via transfusion in Satna. Read the shocking details and official action.
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.
A state-level team investigates after five thalassemia children received HIV-infected blood at Satna district hospital. Full probe details and ongoing investigation revealed.
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.