India has crossed 8 million (80 lakh) HPV vaccinations since launching its nationwide campaign in February 2026, targeting 14-year-old girls. The initiative represents a major milestone in the country's cervical cancer prevention efforts.
The Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna's mFlusiva on Wednesday, marking the first mRNA-based influenza vaccine authorized in the U.S. The vaccine is approved for adults aged 50 and older, representing a significant expansion of mRNA technology beyond COVID-19 vaccines.
UK regulators have authorized the INTERCEPT-Lynch Phase 1/2 trial of mRNA-4194, a preventive cancer vaccine developed by Moderna and the University of Oxford targeting people with Lynch syndrome, an inherited condition affecting 1 in 300 people with up to 80% lifetime cancer risk. The trial will begin dosing in summer 2026.
