India Surpasses 8 Million HPV Vaccinations in Nationwide Campaign

India has crossed the 8‑million‑dose mark in its nationwide HPV vaccination campaign, a key public‑health initiative aimed at preventing cervical cancer. The campaign, launched in 2022, targets girls aged 9 to 14 and young women up to 26, offering the vaccine free of charge through government health facilities. Health officials say the milestone demonstrates the effectiveness of the distribution network and the growing acceptance of the vaccine among parents and caregivers. The government plans to continue the rollout until all eligible children receive the full two‑dose series, in line with World Health Organization guidelines. The success of the campaign is expected to reduce HPV‑related disease burden in the coming decades.