India's Infectious Disease Crossroads: HPV Milestone vs. Monsoon Outbreaks

India is fighting a two-front health war: a triumphant vaccination campaign hitting 80 lakh HPV doses in just six months, while monsoon-borne diseases like dengue and malaria surge across multiple states. The WHO has issued a fresh warning that the 2026 El Niño phenomenon could further intensify dengue transmission and heat-related illnesses across the subcontinent, adding climate anxiety to an already strained public health system.

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