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.
Bengaluru's Pulse Polio drive achieved 95% coverage, vaccinating 10.7 lakh children. However, 57,854 kids remain unvaccinated, primarily in West and North zones. Read the full report.
Andhra Pradesh's Pulse Polio drive vaccinated 40 lakh children under five. Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav leads the push for a polio-free state. Read about the door-to-door campaign.
New research reveals RSV is not just a cold but a serious threat to heart health, causing heart attacks & failure. Learn symptoms and prevention for at-risk adults.
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.
Dakshina Kannada's Pulse Polio campaign achieved 96.8% target, vaccinating 1.3 lakh children under five. The drive continues till Dec 24. Ensure your child is protected.
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.
MLA K Harish Gowda launched Mysuru's Pulse Polio 2025 drive at Government Maternity Hospital. The 3-day campaign aims to immunize 2.22 lakh children under five. Learn how to participate.
Paediatric experts reveal crucial early signs of childhood pneumonia, prevention tips, and why vaccines are vital. Protect your child's lungs this winter.
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.
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.
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.
A deadly attack on a polio vaccination team in northwest Pakistan has left five dead, including four health workers. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by polio eradication campaigns in the region.
The US FDA has decided against placing its most serious 'boxed warning' on mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, citing data review. Learn the details and implications for public health policy.
Kolkata restaurants and bars launch a proactive campaign to counsel patrons against drunk driving this festive season. Staff trained to help book cabs and refuse service to inebriated guests.
A US CDC panel reviews the universal hepatitis B birth dose policy. Experts warn against delay, citing household transmission risks and a 99% drop in infections since 1991. Learn why.
Measles, a highly contagious disease, caused 95,000 deaths globally in 2024, mostly in unvaccinated children. Vaccination prevented 59 million deaths since 2000. Learn symptoms, risks, and prevention.
US President Donald Trump praised a CDC panel vote to end its recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. Read the details and implications of this major public health shift.
CDC's vaccine panel votes to end universal hepatitis B shot at birth for babies of negative mothers. Parents and doctors to decide case-by-case. Experts warn of risks.
Former US President Donald Trump signs a directive to review aligning child immunisation schedules with other countries. This follows a key vaccine advisory change on hepatitis B shots for newborns.
Maharashtra's health department will provide free HPV vaccinations to girls aged 9-14 starting January 2026, a major step to prevent cervical cancer. Learn about the rollout plan and its significance.
A US vaccine committee scraps the universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendation, a major policy shift. Experts warn this could reverse decades of public health progress. Learn about the virus and new guidelines.
Maharashtra's health department announces a statewide free HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 9-14 starting January 2024, aiming to combat cervical cancer. Learn about the rollout and key details.
A US advisory committee now says not all newborns need immediate Hepatitis B vaccination, a major shift from decades of policy. Explore the new guidelines and their global implications.
A groundbreaking study reveals the shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk by 20% and slow its progression. Discover the promising link between vaccination and brain health.
A key CDC advisory panel will vote on making the hepatitis B vaccine universal for all newborns in the US, a crucial step to eliminate mother-to-child transmission. Learn the details and implications.
Global cancer mortality rates have fallen significantly in 30 years. Discover how vaccines, AI risk prediction, and new preventive drugs are changing the fight against the disease.