India's HPV vaccination drive has vaccinated 50 lakh girls within three months of its rollout, marking a major milestone in one of the country's largest preventive healthcare initiatives. The campaign targets approximately 1.15 crore girls aged 14 years, and the latest figures indicate that nearly half of the intended beneficiaries have already been covered. The rapid progress highlights the scale and reach of the nationwide vaccination effort.
Health officials have attributed the achievement to coordinated implementation across states, active participation by healthcare workers, and increased awareness regarding the importance of HPV vaccination in preventing cervical cancer. The programme is expected to play a crucial role in expanding protection against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer, while supporting broader public health goals focused on women's…
