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 Manufacturer Indian Immunologicals Limited says the batch is withdrawn, warning against unnecessary panic.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.
Budaun police arrest four women under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after their minor sons harassed a Class 8 girl. Action aims to hold parents accountable for 'acche sanskar'. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
Two endangered four-horned antelopes died at Delhi Zoo. Officials suspect rabies, recalling a 2016 outbreak. Details on quarantine and postmortem awaited.
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.
A new survey reveals most Indians find street dogs friendly and a crime deterrent. Learn how sterilization and compassion, not culling, are key to coexistence.
A glanders outbreak has hit Karnataka's racing scene, with five horses testing positive. The highly contagious disease now jeopardizes upcoming races in Bengaluru and Mysuru, following disruptions in Hyderabad and Chennai. Read for full details.
MCD approves Rs 13.5 crore to clear unpaid dues to NGOs sterilising stray dogs in Delhi. Funds aim to boost population control and rabies prevention efforts. Read more.
India's Integrated Health Information Platform uses AI and 1.5 lakh health workers for real-time disease surveillance, shifting from detection to prediction. Learn how it works.
The Democratic Republic of Congo ends its 16th Ebola outbreak. Health officials confirm 45 deaths out of 64 cases. Read how a revamped surveillance system helped achieve control.
Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in Virk village claims 4 calves, infects 12 cattle. Veterinary department intensifies monitoring as vaccination compliance issues surface. Learn prevention measures.
Kolkata reports 122 new dengue cases in one week, total reaches 1,501. South Kolkata neighborhoods show steady spike while BMC area crosses 400 cases. Learn prevention tips.
MCG awards 2-year contract to Jabalpur NGO for stray dog sterilisation at Rs 700 per dog. RWAs and veterinarians question feasibility, citing costs up to Rs 5,000 per procedure locally.
Emergency medical team deployed at Bengaluru's Falcon City after gastroenteritis outbreak. 177 residents treated, water systems inspected. Stay informed about public health measures.
MCG awards new contract for dog sterilization and vaccination at Rs 700 per dog. Initiative aims to control stray population and prevent rabies in Gurgaon until 2027.
Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation submits a Rs 5 crore proposal for exclusive dog pounds to humanely manage stray populations, ensuring public safety and animal welfare. Read more.
SMS Medical College's experimental Milwaukee protocol for rabies has recorded zero survivors. Discover why doctors continue this desperate treatment despite 100% mortality rate.