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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - August 2024

Aug 2024

Jul 18, 2026

Serum Institute, Gates MRI to manufacture M72/AS01E TB vaccine candidate

The Serum Institute of India Private Limited (SII) and the Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) have announced an agreement to manufacture the investigational TB vaccine M72/AS01E. The collaboration aims to enable large‑scale production if the Phase 3 trial results prove successful. M72/AS01E targets pulmonary tuberculosis and is under late‑stage evaluation in multiple countries. The manufacturing transfer involves technology sharing and capacity building to meet potential global demand, particularly in high TB burden regions. The pact underscores India’s growing role in global vaccine development and manufacturing, aligned with public health goals. Must‑know in India in the last 48 hours: the manufacturing deal was disclosed on 16 July 2026, signaling a step toward faster access if approved.

Parties: Serum Institute of India and Gates Medical Research Institute.
Product: M72/AS01E tuberculosis vaccine candidate.
Purpose: Prepare for large‑scale production if Phase 3 trials succeed.
Impact: Potentially accelerated access for high TB burden regions.
Context: India’s role in global vaccine development and manufacturing.

Jul 15, 2026

Leprosy Declared Notifiable in Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir government declared leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, a notifiable disease in July 2026 under Section 2 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. Health authorities now require reporting of diagnosed cases by all public and private healthcare facilities to designated officers. The measure aims to strengthen disease surveillance, ensure timely detection, prompt treatment, and prevent transmission. It aligns with national efforts to improve leprosy elimination programs and reduce stigma. Officials say the policy will facilitate data-driven planning, monitoring, and resource allocation to accelerate progress toward rapid reduction in new cases. State authorities will publish quarterly figures and coordinate with district health teams for enforcement.

Law: Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897
Policy: leprosy declared notifiable in July 2026
Reporting: all facilities must notify diagnosed cases
Purpose: strengthen surveillance and treatment
Monitoring: quarterly data and district coordination

World Youth Skills Day Observed on 15 July 2026

World Youth Skills Day was observed on 15 July 2026 to stress the importance of technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills for youth employment. The United Nations General Assembly established the observance in 2014. The 2026 focus highlighted preparing young people for rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence, automation, and the green transition. India emphasised skilling programs, apprenticeships, and industry collaborations to boost employability among graduates and school-leavers. Governments and businesses participated in webinars, job fairs, and skill-certification drives to expand access to productive work and self-employment opportunities. National agencies announced new targets for youth training and inclusive participation across sectors.

Date: 15 July 2026
Focus: technical, vocational, entrepreneurial skills
Global theme: AI, automation, green transition
India emphasis: skilling, apprenticeships, industry links
Activities: webinars, fairs, certifications

Jul 07, 2026

Delhi launches Mission Kayakalp to upgrade government schools

The Delhi Government launched Mission Kayakalp in July 2026 to upgrade government school infrastructure. The initiative seeks to transform schools into modern, safe, and inspiring learning spaces by repairing structural gaps, upgrading classrooms and sanitation facilities, and enhancing safety measures for students and staff. Education officials highlighted a structured implementation plan with timelines and monitoring mechanisms to ensure quality improvements across public schools in the capital. The program aligns with broader efforts to raise education standards and create equitable access to quality schooling for children in Delhi.

Mission Kayakalp launched in July 2026
Aims to modernise government school infrastructure
Focus on classrooms, sanitation, safety upgrades
Structured timelines and monitoring in place
Part of broader push to improve public education

Jul 06, 2026

World Zoonoses Day observed on 6 July with One Health emphasis

World Zoonoses Day is observed annually on 6 July to raise awareness about diseases that spread from animals to humans. The day commemorates Louis Pasteur’s first successful rabies vaccination on 6 July 1885 and promotes the One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and environmental health. In 2026, health agencies and governments have highlighted vaccination, disease surveillance, and cross‑sector collaboration as keys to preventing outbreaks. Indian agencies referenced on the day emphasized strengthening surveillance systems, public awareness, and coordinated responses to zoonotic threats, reflecting global health security priorities and the importance of a holistic health framework.

Date: 6 July annually
Commemoration: Louis Pasteur’s rabies vaccine (1885)
Theme: One Health (human–animal–environment health)
India: emphasis on vaccination, surveillance, cross‑sector action
Global aim: prevent and control zoonotic diseases

Jul 04, 2026

CCRAS Launches Three Ayurvedic Research Initiatives

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) launched three focused initiatives on 3 July 2026 during its 5th Executive Committee meeting in New Delhi. The programmes target evidence‑based Ayurveda research, scientific writing, and digital access to research resources. A new Ayurvedic Research Methodology textbook was released under the Ayurved Prabodhini Granthamala series, prepared by fifty researchers and faculty. The third initiative introduces CCRAS’s Digital Ecosystem Dashboard to improve access to resources and institutional data. CCRAS operates under the Ministry of Ayush and coordinates Ayurveda research, standardisation, and documentation across Indian systems of medicine.

Event date: 3 July 2026; venue: New Delhi.
Three initiatives: evidence-based Ayurveda research, scientific writing, digital access.
Release of Research Methodology textbook under Ayurved Prabodhini Granthamala.
CCRAS Digital Ecosystem Dashboard for digital access to resources.
Ministry: Ayush; focus on standardisation and documentation.

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