U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries but Continue Some H.I.V. and TB Aid

U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries but Continue Some H.I.V. and TB Aid

The Trump administration intends to terminate the United States’ financial support for Gavi, the organization that has helped purchase critical vaccines for children in developing countries, saving millions of lives over the past quarter century, and to significantly scale back support for efforts to combat malaria, one of the biggest killers globally. The administration has…

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West Virginia Senate approves bill for religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions in schools – The Times of India

West Virginia Senate approves bill for religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions in schools – The Times of India

West Virginia could join 45 states with new religious vaccine exemption bill. (Getty Images) The West Virginia Senate on February 21, 2025, approved a bill that would allow religious and philosophical exemptions for vaccination requirements in schools. This decision marks a significant shift in one of the nation’s strictest school vaccination policies, which currently only…

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Cancer vaccine for women to be available in five to six months, says Union minister Jadhav | India News – The Times of India

Cancer vaccine for women to be available in five to six months, says Union minister Jadhav | India News – The Times of India

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: A vaccine to fight cancers affecting women will be available in five to six months, and those in the age group of nine to 16 years will be eligible for inoculation, Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference here, the Union Minister of State for Health, Family Welfare and…

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