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PM Modi launches nationwide HPV vaccination programme for 14‑year‑old girls
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🗓 08 Sep 2026, 02:39 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a country‑wide HPV vaccination drive targeting all 14‑year‑old girls, aiming to curb cervical cancer risk.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme today, focusing on girls who have turned 14. The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, seeks to provide free immunisation against HPV, a leading cause of cervical cancer.
The rollout will be coordinated through existing public health infrastructure, with vaccines to be administered in schools and primary health centres across all states and union territories. Health officials said the programme aims to achieve universal coverage for the target age group within the next few years.
The government highlighted that early vaccination can significantly reduce the incidence of cervical cancer later in life, aligning with its broader goal of improving women's health outcomes. The Prime Minister urged parents and guardians to ensure their daughters receive the vaccine promptly.
Implementation details, including the schedule of doses and logistics, will be communicated by state health departments in the coming weeks. The programme reflects India's commitment to preventive healthcare and aligns with global recommendations on HPV immunisation.
The rollout will be coordinated through existing public health infrastructure, with vaccines to be administered in schools and primary health centres across all states and union territories. Health officials said the programme aims to achieve universal coverage for the target age group within the next few years.
The government highlighted that early vaccination can significantly reduce the incidence of cervical cancer later in life, aligning with its broader goal of improving women's health outcomes. The Prime Minister urged parents and guardians to ensure their daughters receive the vaccine promptly.
Implementation details, including the schedule of doses and logistics, will be communicated by state health departments in the coming weeks. The programme reflects India's commitment to preventive healthcare and aligns with global recommendations on HPV immunisation.