March 5, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme aimed at protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer. The campaign was officially launched in Ajmer, Rajasthan, marking a major step in strengthening preventive healthcare for women in India. The initiativ...
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March 5, 2026
Chile has become the first nation in the Americas to be officially verified for eliminating leprosy as a public health problem, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The milestone was announced jointly with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), marking a major achievement in global public healt...
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March 4, 2026
MOC Cancer Care & Research Centre has intensified its commitment to comprehensive cancer treatment by placing greater emphasis on fertility preservation and long-term survivorship care. Recognizing that cancer therapy can significantly impact a patient’s reproductive health and overall quality of life, the ...
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March 4, 2026
A comprehensive 90-day Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign has been launched in Bhaderwah, located in the Jammu and Kashmir, with the aim of protecting adolescents—especially girls—from cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases. The initiative marks a significant step toward strengthening pre...
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March 3, 2026
A major genomic study conducted by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Karkinos Healthcare has revealed that nearly one in four breast cancer patients in India carry inherited genetic risk variants linked to cancer, and importantly, most of these variants are found outside ...
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March 3, 2026
A nationwide HPV vaccination campaign was officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ajmer, Rajasthan, targeting 14-year-old girls as part of India’s efforts to prevent cervical cancer and strengthen women’s health through early immunisation. The programme marks a significant public-health step in...
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March 2, 2026
First UK Baby Born After Womb Transplant from Deceased Donor Marks Medical MilestoneIn a groundbreaking medical achievement, the United Kingdom has welcomed its first baby born to a mother who received a womb transplant from a deceased donor. The birth represents a major step forward in reproductive medicine and ...
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March 2, 2026
Collagen Supplements May Improve Skin Elasticity but Don’t Prevent Wrinkles, Researchers FindRecent scientific findings suggest that while collagen supplements can improve skin elasticity and hydration, they are not a guaranteed solution for preventing wrinkles or reversing the natural aging process.Collagen is...
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February 26, 2026
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare infrastructure rose sharply in 2025, with nearly a 20 % increase in documented incidents compared with the previous year. This escalation occurred as Ukraine entered the fifth year of its full‑scale war, leaving health service...
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February 26, 2026
WHO Director-General Concludes First Day of State Visit to Jordan, Highlights Strong Health PartnershipThe Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, concluded the first day of his two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan today, emphasizing the deep and ...
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February 25, 2026
Electrifying Altruism: Can a Jolt to the Brain Make Us Kinder?Scientists are exploring whether targeted electrical stimulation of the brain can temporarily make people act less selfishly and more generously — offering intriguing insight into the neural basis of social behaviour.In a new study conducted by resea...
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February 25, 2026
Recent data from the National Stroke Registry Programme — a large hospital‑based analysis led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) — reveals a concerning shift in the demographics of stroke in India. According to the latest registry findings, about one in every seven stroke patients in the country is ...
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February 24, 2026
A baby boy has made medical history as the first child in the UK to be born after a womb transplant from a deceased donor.Grace Bell, in her 30s, was born without a functioning uterus and had long been told she would not be able to carry her own child. Now, she describes her 10-week-old son, Hugo, as “nothing s...
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February 24, 2026
Health officials in Scotland’s NHS Grampian region have confirmed a case of measles — the first in the area since 2014, ending more than a decade without any locally reported infections. (Yahoo)The health board says contact tracing is already underway and that people identified as having been in close contact...
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February 23, 2026
According to the latest data released by the National Stroke Registry in India, about one in every seven people who suffer a stroke in the country is younger than 45 years old, pointing to an alarming rise of stroke cases among younger adults. This trend highlights an urgent public health concern in India’s bat...
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February 23, 2026
WHO Recognizes Libya for Eliminating Trachoma as a Public Health Problem — Full News SummaryThe World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem — a major milestone for the country and a public health triumph in the Eastern Mediterranean Re...
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February 21, 2026
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has said that the expansion of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) network must be guided by the integration of artificial intelligence in diagnostics and a faster recruitment process to strengthen healthcare delivery across India.Addressing officials and ...
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February 21, 2026
Experimental Nasal “Universal Vaccine” Shows Promise Against Coughs, Colds and FluResearchers at Stanford University say they are developing a single nasal spray vaccine that could protect against a wide range of respiratory infections — including coughs, colds, flu, and even certain bacterial lung infectio...
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February 20, 2026
A recent study has highlighted a significant connection between Chronic Kidney Disease and an increased risk of cognitive impairment, raising concerns about the broader impact of kidney health on brain function.Understanding the LinkChronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term condition in which the kidneys gradua...
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February 20, 2026
Tenecteplase Injection for Heart Attack: A Life-Saving Drug Available Free in Government HospitalsWith changing lifestyles, unhealthy food habits, and increasing work-related stress, heart diseases are no longer limited to the elderly. Today, people across age groups are at risk. Timely medical treatment can save...
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February 19, 2026
Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha Orders Suspension of Absentee Doctors at Jogipet Government HospitalSangareddy: Telangana Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha has directed the suspension of several doctors who were found absent during a surprise inspection at the government hospital in Jogipet, the headq...
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February 19, 2026
Most US clinicians view lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] as a valuable tool for cardiovascular risk stratification, according to a new survey published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology. However, many respondents expressed uncertainty about how to manage patients with elevated Lp(a) levels, citing the lack o...
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February 18, 2026
Medanta Noida has introduced a dedicated Structural Heart Programme, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s expanding cardiac services. The initiative commenced with the successful completion of its first three Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedures, underscoring the facility’s growing...
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February 18, 2026
New Delhi: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday unveiled two key digital health initiatives—SAHI (Secure AI for Health Initiative) and BODH (Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI)—during the India AI Impact Summit 2026.The launch marks a significan...
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February 17, 2026
A comprehensive study has reaffirmed that COVID-19 vaccination does not negatively affect fertility in individuals of reproductive age, providing strong scientific reassurance for those planning pregnancy. The findings are significant in addressing widespread concerns and misinformation that emerged during the gl...
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March 5, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme aimed at protecting ...
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March 5, 2026
Chile has become the first nation in the Americas to be officially verified for eliminating leprosy as a public health probl...
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March 4, 2026
MOC Cancer Care & Research Centre has intensified its commitment to comprehensive cancer treatment by placing greater em...
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March 4, 2026
A comprehensive 90-day Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign has been launched in Bhaderwah, located in the Jammu ...
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Health Champions are community volunteers who help their friends and neighbors learn more about health in their community.
Health background may come from being a nurse, medical or health care social worker, physician, medical researcher, or health science instructor.
Community members participate in Vaccine Literacy outreach. They share in reading out loud and discussing a story called Voices for Vaccines.
Vaccine Literacy is a non-judgmental and safe place to learn and ask questions. While the safety and benefits , community members are not pressured to get vaccines.
