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Delhi CM Launches HPV Drive: 93% Effective Vaccine To Fight Cervical Cancer

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a free HPV vaccination campaign targeting 1.6 lakh girls aged 14-15 in the capital, emphasizing the vaccine's 93% efficacy in preventing cervical cancer. She stated the three-month drive will involve the health and education departments to ensure maximum coverage. Prime Minister Narendra Modi simultaneously launched the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign from Ajmer, Rajasthan, calling it a crucial step for women's empowerment. The campaign is part of broader development projects valued at over Rs 16,680 crore inaugurated by the Prime Minister.

Key Points: HPV Vaccine 93% Effective, Free for Girls: Delhi CM & PM Modi

  • HPV vaccine is 93% effective
  • Free for girls aged 14-15 in Delhi
  • Aims to prevent 80,000 annual cervical cancer cases
  • Nationwide campaign launched by PM Modi
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HPV vaccine is 93 per cent effective, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches free HPV vaccination for girls 14-15, citing 93% efficacy against cervical cancer. PM Modi starts nationwide campaign.

"Almost 93 per cent protection is possible with this vaccine, due to which our women will be saved from this disease. - Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, March 1

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday participated in the launch program of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Campaign against cervical cancer at the Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital.

While addressing the event, the Delhi Chief Minister highlighted that at least 80,000 women develop cervical cancer every year.

"Approximately 80,000 women develop cervical cancer each year, which can be prevented by getting the HPV vaccination at an early age. In such a situation, it is a matter of good fortune that the Prime Minister has made this vaccine available free of cost to all women... When I was looking at its efficiency rate, then almost 93 per cent protection is possible with this vaccine, due to which our women will be saved from this disease..." she stated.

Furthermore, Gupta said that the state government will run the HPV vaccination drive for three months to vaccinate young girls aged 14-15.

"In Delhi, 1.6 lakh girls are 14-15 years old, in the next 3 months we will run HPV vaccination drive in which our health department, education department, Asha workers, everyone will join in it, will spread its information to every household and will ensure that every daughter takes this vaccine so that no daughter of Delhi gets cervical cancer..." she added.

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign and development projects worth Rs 16,680 crore in Rajasthan's Ajmer.

Addressing a large public rally after the event, PM Modi said the BJP's double-engine government in Rajasthan has completed two years, and the state is now advancing on a new path of development.

The Prime Minister called the HPV vaccination campaign an important step towards empowering the women of the country.

"Today, from this land of brave women, I have got the opportunity to launch an important campaign for the daughters of the entire country. The HPV vaccination campaign has been launched in Ajmer. This campaign is an important step towards empowering the women of the country," PM Modi said.

"The promises of development with which the BJP government came to serve you are being fulfilled with great speed. And today is the day to accelerate this very campaign of development," he said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
A very positive step. However, the article seems to mix the health campaign launch with political messaging. The focus should remain entirely on the vaccine and saving lives, not on which government is doing it. Let's keep public health non-partisan.
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Aditi M
Free HPV vaccine is a game-changer for millions of families. The awareness drive by ASHA workers is key - many in my locality don't know about cervical cancer. Hope they reach every corner of Delhi and then the whole country. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in India for years, I've seen the burden of preventable diseases. 80,000 cases a year is heartbreaking. This proactive, scientific approach is exactly what's needed. Kudos to the health departments involved.
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Vikram M
Excellent move! But implementation is everything. They must ensure cold chain storage for the vaccines and proper training for those administering them. We don't want wastage or reduced efficacy. Fingers crossed for a smooth rollout.
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Nisha Z
My didi passed away from this. If this vaccine was available back then... This news brings tears to my eyes. Please, all parents, don't listen to any myths. Get your daughters vaccinated. It's a gift of life. ❤️

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