MyVoice: Views of our readers 10th November 2026

Vaccines work for every generation

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has asserted that immunisation prevents around two to three million deaths annually. An estimated 154 million lives have been saved by vaccines since 1974, making them one of the most successful public health initiatives to date. “World Immunisation Day” is celebrated every November 10 which highlights that vaccination is a low-tech, cost effective, high impact solution to prevent illness and disease in individuals of all ages. Some diseases that once killed thousands of children have been eliminated completely and others are close to extinction - primarily due to safe and effective vaccines. Polio is a prime example of the great impact that vaccines have had in India. The immune system can fight a disease better and faster if the person has been immunised. The theme of this year is “For every generation, vaccines work”. It is the time to talk about the need for timely vaccination and its safety parameters, which aid in reducing morbidity and mortality and improving quality of life.

Dr Burra Madhusudhan Reddy,Karimnagar

IAF’s historic milestone at Nyoma

Ina historic first, the IAF successfully landed a massive IL-76 MD military cargo aircraft at the Nyoma advanced landing ground in Eastern Ladakh. Situated at a staggering altitude of 13,629 feet above sea level near the Line of Actual Control (LAC), this feat marks the highest-ever landing by a military cargo aircraft of this scale globally. This mission was executed under incredibly hostile terrain and adverse atmospheric conditions, serves as a powerful testament to the extraordinary skill, precision, and bravery of our air force personnel. Beyond the immediate technical triumph, this landing significantly strengthens the strategic military importance of the Nyoma airfield. It enhances our capability to rapidly reinforce military strength and deploy critical resources during emergencies along the sensitive border areas of Eastern Ladakh. Furthermore, this milestone provides a major boost to India’s ongoing efforts toward achieving self-reliance in military transportation across high-altitude regions. The authorities rightly deserve appreciation for successfully executing a mission that fortifies our national security. Kudos to the IAF team for this remarkable achievement.

M Pradyu,Kannur

Illegal human egg harvesting thrives in TG

Therecent unearthing of rampant illegal human oocyte (egg) harvesting and commercial surrogacy rackets in Telangana is alarming, to say the least. It sparked widespread public outrage and intense scrutiny of the medical community. Initial investigations clearly indicated that there is an organised network involving middle-tier agents, brokers and several prominent fertility clinics in and around the twin cities. The primary driver in this nefarious crime is extreme commercial greed. While financially desperate women are ‘recruited’ from states like West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha at a paltry ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 per extraction cycle, the operators and clinics charge desperate childless couples upwards of ₹three lakh to ₹35 lakh per procedure, as the commercial demand for In-Vitro Fertilisation and surrogacy is very high. Corrupt doctors exploit the grey areas between legitimate medical procedures and illegal commerce masking illicit collections behind front institutions like women’s hostels or unauthorised sample centres. The moment a case is registered against any fertility centre as a first step, it should be closed and people should be cautioned against going to such clinics. Next their licence or registration should be suspended forthwith apart from revoking the medical licences of complicit doctors. While the laws are stringent, the persistence of such rackets highlight ongoing administrative and enforcement challenges. It is noteworthy that the TG State Commission for women has publicly criticised health authorities and police for delays in taking concrete action against the management of major hospitals and doctors, noting that initial arrests often only penalise the ground level brokers while leaving major institutional orchestrators untouched.

Govardhana Myneedu,Vijayawada

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