India hosts new centre devoted to studying traditions

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.

Publication date: WHO linked future centre work to equity and sustainable use of knowledge and natural resources.

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.

A ceremony in Jamnagar marked the start of a new WHO centre for traditional medicine.