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PM Modi Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive for 14-Year-Old Girls
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🗓 01 Jul 2026, 05:31 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program targeting girls aged 14 years. The initiative aims to protect young women against HPV infections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program. This significant public health initiative is specifically designed for girls who are 14 years old.
The program aims to provide crucial protection against HPV infections, a leading cause of cervical cancer and other related health issues. By targeting this age group, the government seeks to ensure long-term health benefits for young women across the country.
This nationwide rollout signifies a major step forward in India's preventative healthcare strategy, focusing on early intervention and disease prevention for a widespread health concern.
The program aims to provide crucial protection against HPV infections, a leading cause of cervical cancer and other related health issues. By targeting this age group, the government seeks to ensure long-term health benefits for young women across the country.
This nationwide rollout signifies a major step forward in India's preventative healthcare strategy, focusing on early intervention and disease prevention for a widespread health concern.