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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.

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.

RBI Repo Rate Cut: Home Loan Interest Rates to Fall

RBI's MPC slashed repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, urging banks to cut lending rates. See how HDFC, SBI, ICICI, and other top banks' home loan rates are impacted. Check your potential EMI savings now!

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.

30+ Stray Dogs Vaccinated at Assam Medical College

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.

Bengal to Set Up 4 New Anti-Rabies Clinics

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.

21 BLOs Booked for SIR Negligence in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad authorities take strict action against 21 Block Level Officers for negligence in Special Immunization Round work. Investigation reveals serious lapses in polio vaccination drive.

Indonesia Achieves Polio-Free Status from WHO

World Health Organization officially certifies Indonesia as polio-free nation after successful vaccination campaigns. Learn how this Southeast Asian country defeated the deadly disease.

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