Affordable drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, supported by domestic biomanufacturing, would be a major social and economic support, especially for the middle class and vulnerable sections, said Union Minister of State.

A young man in Nalasar village, Banaskantha, is believed to be suffering from rabies months after a dog bite due to delayed treatment.

Kerala's repeated success in containing Nipah virus outbreaks, without a vaccine or specific treatment, stems from rapid detection, robust contact tracing, strong surveillance and community engagement.

Nipah virus outbreak in India as Kerala and West Bengal declared endemic. Dr Arora highlights high mortality, limited monoclonal antibodies, and urgent need for vigilance.

Nipah virus poses severe health risks, causing brain infection and pneumonia with high death rates. Dr Rajeev Jayadevan stresses early diagnosis, isolation and contact tracing.

With the USA and Mexico likely to lose their measles-free designation, herd immunity against the highly contagious viral infection has collapsed, leaving the world facing this major threat all over again.

Currently, there is no known way to prevent GBS. However, getting vaccinated against certain infections and practising good hygiene can help reduce the risk of infections that may trigger the syndrome.

A new study shows that a shingles vaccine may also slow down biological ageing among older adults, along with protecting against a herpes infection.

Deadly and silent at first, the Nipah virus spreads rapidly with high mortality. Here's what experts want you to know.

Cervical cancer often begins without obvious signs, and many symptoms, like unusual bleeding, pelvic discomfort or changes in discharge, can be misread as normal.

Vaccination against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as well as improving access to DNA-based screening is crucial to eliminate cervical cancer in India, said officials from the Health Ministry on Saturday.

Vaccination, screening and early treatment are crucial to fight cervical cancer, which is causing the death of a woman every eight minutes in India, said health experts on Friday.

Understanding who is at higher risk and how to minimise that risk is central to taking charge of cervical health, especially in India, where cervical cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women due to gaps in screening and vaccination c

School-based immunisation against human papillomavirus (HPV) could also offer protection against the development of pre-cancerous cells in unvaccinated women through herd immunity.

Beyond physical injury, dog bites can lead to severe, potentially fatal illnesses, including rabies, sepsis, and meningitis, especially when left untreated.

Flu shots protect against seasonal influenza, reducing illness, hospitalisation, and serious complications. Everyone aged 6 months and older should get vaccinated annually, especially high-risk groups like children, seniors, pregnant women, and those

Nearly 200 residents of Piprauli village in UP got rabies vaccination as a precautionary measure after they discovered that the raita they consumed at the funeral was made from the milk of a buffalo that died after being bitten by a dog.

A recent Australian advisory suggested that counterfeit rabies vaccines were circulating in India. The Indian makers of Abhayrab have now rejected these claims.

A recent Australian advisory suggested that counterfeit rabies vaccines were circulating in India. The Indian makers of Abhayrab have now rejected these claims.

As Delhi-NCR's toxic air sparks warnings for children, the elderly and those with respiratory illness, veterinarians and animal welfare groups are flagging a quieter crisis unfolding among pets and stray animals.

The National Centre for Disease Control, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the World Health Organization in India met to strengthen influenza preparedness in the country.

Teachers in both Government and Private schools in Jammu and Kashmir have been directed to monitor and report the stray dog population and become part of the "management of stray dogs."

Brazilian authorities on Wednesday approved the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine, which they hailed as a "historic" achievement as cases of the mosquito-borne disease soar.

One of the ways to prevent AMR is vaccination, which is often overlooked. Read on as Dr Neha Rastogi Panda explains the role of vaccines in reducing antimicrobial resistance.