Traditional medicine centre includes sustainability

Local researchers and manufacturers worked on mRNA technology and transfer to other countries.

The hub aimed to reduce unequal access to vaccine technology exposed during COVID-19.

The visit marked development work, not completion or distribution of a new licensed vaccine.

Publication date: WHO announced an agreement to establish its Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar.

Publication date: WHO named evidence and learning among the planned centre’s strategic areas.

The March announcement described an upcoming centre; its onsite launch was scheduled separately for April.

After reviewing studies, the advisory group said a single dose could offer strong protection.

A simpler HPV schedule could help programmes reach more girls where supplies and visits are limited.

The announcement followed a 4–7 April scientific advisory meeting.

The 11 April news item concerned advisory conclusions, not the start of a new national rollout.