22 Dog Bite Cases in Udgir, Latur; ABC Programme Intensified
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.
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.
Early human trial for a Nipah virus vaccine shows strong immune response and safety. A major step in combating deadly outbreaks in India and beyond. Read the full study details.
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 novel Nipah virus vaccine proves safe and stimulates immune response in its first human clinical trial, marking a milestone in the fight against the deadly pathogen. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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.
Two endangered four-horned antelopes died at Delhi Zoo. Officials suspect rabies, recalling a 2016 outbreak. Details on quarantine and postmortem awaited.
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 new survey reveals most Indians find street dogs friendly and a crime deterrent. Learn how sterilization and compassion, not culling, are key to coexistence.
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.
Kolkata hospitals report a major surge in demand for pneumonia and flu vaccines, especially among seniors. Experts urge timely vaccination to prevent serious infections. Learn more.
Indian Medical Association launches affordable HPV vaccination program starting December. Cervical cancer kills 100 women daily in India. Learn how this initiative saves lives.
Leaked FDA memo claims 10 children died from COVID vaccines, sparking national safety debate. Experts question evidence as new vaccine rules promised. Read full details.
Internal FDA memo claims 10 children died from COVID-19 vaccines, sparking expert criticism. Learn about the controversy and vaccine safety data. Read more.
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.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary reveals data showing 10 children died due to COVID-19 vaccination shots. Stay informed about vaccine safety updates and developments.
FDA internal review identifies 10 children who died after COVID vaccination, potentially linked to myocarditis. Dr. Vinay Prasad calls it 'profound revelation' amid policy changes.
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.
Dibrugarh launches anti-rabies vaccination drive, inoculating 30+ street dogs at AMCH campus. Collaborative effort aims for complete rabies control across the city. Read more about this public health initiative.
West Bengal plans four new model Anti-Rabies Clinics to enhance rabies care. Currently only one ARC exists at ID Hospital. Learn about expansion plans and rabies challenges.