January 23, 2026

Guinea-Bissau Cancels US-Backed Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial Over Ethics

Guinea-Bissau’s health minister announced the suspension of a US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial after ethical reviews raised concerns. The Africa CDC supports the decision, while the US health department insists the trial will continue.

January 23, 2026

Chhattisgarh Steel Plant Kiln Sealed After Explosion Kills Six Workers

Six workers died in a kiln explosion at Real Ispat and Power Ltd in Chhattisgarh. Authorities sealed the kiln after finding serious safety violations. Injured workers are being treated, and compensation announced.

January 23, 2026

SSDMA and Lt Col Seeta Ashok Shelke Win Top Disaster Management Award

Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority and Lt Col Seeta Ashok Shelke honored with Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 for exceptional disaster relief work during Wayanad landslides and floods.

January 23, 2026

Nine Fall Ill from Contaminated Water in Mhow, Indore; Health Team Takes Action

Nine people fell sick after drinking contaminated water in Mhow, Indore. The health department is treating patients and checking water quality. Officials are monitoring the situation closely.

January 23, 2026

Visakhapatnam Gig Workers Struggle with Safety, Low Pay, and Long Hours

In Visakhapatnam, 17,000 gig workers face risks like accidents, low wages, and long shifts amid demand for speedy deliveries. Injuries and poor pay push many out of work.