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Meghalaya Promises HPV Vaccination Info for All Eligible Girls
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🗓 29 Oct 2026, 09:16 PM
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The Meghalaya government has pledged to ensure every eligible girl receives information about the HPV vaccine, as announced by the Department of Health Services.
The Meghalaya government has announced a new initiative to ensure that every eligible girl in the state has access to information about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
The Department of Health Services (DHS) stated that the state will provide comprehensive details on the vaccine’s benefits, availability and schedule to all eligible girls.
HPV vaccination is a key preventive measure against cervical cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in India.
The DHS plans to collaborate with schools, health centres and community organisations to disseminate the information as part of the national immunisation programme.
The Department of Health Services (DHS) stated that the state will provide comprehensive details on the vaccine’s benefits, availability and schedule to all eligible girls.
HPV vaccination is a key preventive measure against cervical cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in India.
The DHS plans to collaborate with schools, health centres and community organisations to disseminate the information as part of the national immunisation programme.