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US May End Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth

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.

Bombay HC Quashes Order Against Powai Housing Committee

Bombay High Court sets aside disqualification of Powai housing society committee for not holding meeting during Covid. Justice cites pandemic restrictions as 'reasonable cause'. Read the full judgment details.

Free HPV Vaccine for Girls in Maharashtra from 2026

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.

US Ends Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns

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.

Gates warns Trump on global health funding cuts

Bill Gates warns President Trump that deep cuts to US global health aid could reverse progress on child mortality. The Gates Foundation report projects millions of additional deaths if funding drops.

West Virginia Blocks Religious Vaccine Exemptions After Court Stay

West Virginia schools have reinstated a compulsory vaccine mandate, ending religious exemptions after a state Supreme Court stay. The move impacts hundreds of families and upholds one of the US's strictest school vaccination policies. Read the full story.

Science Graduate Arrested for Theft in Mumbai's Andheri

Mumbai Police arrested a 23-year-old science graduate for stealing valuables worth Rs 1.63 lakh from a retired teacher's flat in Andheri. The accused cited pandemic-induced loss of income from her dance class as the motive. Read the full story.

India's Health Spending Among World's Lowest: Oxfam

Oxfam's 2020 report reveals India allocated only 4% of its budget to health, ranking 155th globally. This critical underfunding left the nation vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the full analysis.

COVID Ends Secret India-Bangladesh E-commerce

The pandemic halted an informal cross-border e-commerce network between India and Bangladesh that had flourished for years. Discover how this underground trade route operated and its economic impact.

FDA Memo: 10 Child Deaths From Covid Vaccines

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.

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