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Hope for pancreatic cancer? Top oncologists explain how an experimental vaccine hunts down rogue cells

May 06, 2026 3:20 pm

Early trial data from Memorial Sloan Kettering suggests a personalised mRNA therapy can dramatically improve outcomes for some patients and extend lifespans.

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Why the spread of mpox is a concern and what caused the delay in vaccines reaching Africa

September 10, 2024 3:12 pm

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), epicentre of the global mpox outbreak, has received the first vaccines nearly a month after the WHO declared the infection a global health emergency. Why the delay? What vaccines are being used?

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Health Ministry trashes reports highlighting high number of ‘zero dose children' in India

July 18, 2024 10:56 pm

The accurate and complete narrative of the immunization efforts of the government can be gauged through comprehensive understanding of the relative data and programmatic interventions, the ministry added.

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Serum Institute launches 1st indigenous vaccine against cervical cancer

July 04, 2023 3:43 am

The vaccine is expected to be rolled out in the government sector by the end of this year.

TB vaccine may have protective effect against Alzheimer's: Study

May 22, 2023 3:49 pm

The BCG vaccine has been found to offer multiple beneficial effects, and is currently a recommended therapy for non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer, the researchers said.

What’s the RSV vaccine approved by the US FDA? Why should those above 60 take it to prevent pneumonia?

May 06, 2023 11:55 am

The vaccine reduced the risk of lower respiratory tract disease like pneumonia and bronchiolitis by more than 80 per cent. It is safe and must be taken by those over 60 who have co-morbidities, says Dr Rajesh Chawla, Senior Consultant, Chest Medicine, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

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48 lakh kids to be vaccinated against JE from today: Karnataka Health Minister

December 05, 2022 9:25 am

“Now, we have to wage a war against JE and our Health Department is fully prepared. Let us all join hands in the fight against encephalitis and protect our future generations from the crippling effects of this disease,” Health Minister K Sudhakar added.