Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination

Source:  TP Subject:  Science and Technology Context: The Government of India is set to launch a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme to prevent cervical cancer among adolescent girls. About Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination: What it is? The HPV vaccine is a recombinant vaccine that uses virus-like genetic material to trigger an immune response without …

“First in the World Challenge” initiative

Source: TH  Context: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched the “First in the World Challenge” initiative, aiming to foster groundbreaking innovations in the health sector. About First in the World Challenge Initiative: Objective: The initiative aims to encourage bold, unique research that brings “first of its kind” innovations to the global health …