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Meghalaya Administers Free HPV Vaccines to 1,800+ Girls in 12 Districts
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 07:03 AM
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The state of Meghalaya has successfully vaccinated more than 1,800 girls with the HPV vaccine at no cost, covering 12 districts in a statewide health initiative.
The Meghalaya government announced that over 1,800 girls across 12 districts received free HPV vaccines as part of a state‑wide immunisation drive. The campaign aimed to curb cervical cancer by targeting girls in the age group eligible for the vaccine.
Health officials reported that the vaccination sites were set up in community health centres and schools, ensuring easy access for the beneficiaries. The initiative is part of the state’s broader effort to improve preventive healthcare for women.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has pledged to continue the program, with plans to extend coverage to more districts in the coming months. The free vaccine rollout is expected to reduce the incidence of HPV-related diseases in the region.
Officials emphasized that the program was well received by parents and local leaders, who praised the government’s commitment to women's health.
Health officials reported that the vaccination sites were set up in community health centres and schools, ensuring easy access for the beneficiaries. The initiative is part of the state’s broader effort to improve preventive healthcare for women.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has pledged to continue the program, with plans to extend coverage to more districts in the coming months. The free vaccine rollout is expected to reduce the incidence of HPV-related diseases in the region.
Officials emphasized that the program was well received by parents and local leaders, who praised the government’s commitment to women's health.