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Dr Ruby Naz Champions Free HPV Vaccine for Girls in Poonch

Dr Ruby Naz Bhatti is leading preparations in Poonch for the national rollout of the free HPV vaccination campaign for adolescent girls. She emphasizes the vaccine's safety and critical role in preventing cervical cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in India. The doctor shared her personal experience of paying thousands for her daughters' doses, highlighting the campaign's significance in making it accessible. She appealed to the public to vaccinate their daughters and disregard misleading social media rumours about the vaccine.

Key Points: HPV Vaccine Free for Girls: Dr Ruby Naz Advocates in Poonch

  • Free HPV vaccine for girls 14-15
  • Combats cervical cancer, a leading cause of death
  • Dr Ruby Naz oversees Poonch preparations
  • Vaccine is safe, public urged to ignore rumours
  • Previously only available in private sector at high cost
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J&K: Poonch-based Dr Ruby Naz advocates for administration of HPV vaccine to all adolescent girls

Dr Ruby Naz Bhatti urges vaccination for girls 14-15 as PM Modi launches national HPV campaign to combat cervical cancer, India's second-biggest female killer.

"This vaccine has been made available free of cost to our daughters and girls. - Dr Ruby Naz Bhatti"

Poonch, Feb 27

In a landmark step towards strengthening preventive healthcare and safeguarding the future of India's daughters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the National HPV vaccination campaign to protect women from cervical cancer on Saturday from Ajmer, Rajasthan.

As the programme gets ready for national rollout, many states across the country are set to launch the dedicated immunisation programmes at the respective health centres.

In Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, all preparations have been completed at the Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital, under the supervision of Deputy CMO Dr Ruby Naz Bhatti.

Dr Ruby Naz Bhatti also spoke to IANS to share information about the benefits of HPV vaccination and how it will dramatically enhance protection from the deadly virus.

Dr Bhatti said, "This vaccine has been made available free of cost to our daughters and girls. Previously, this vaccine was available in the private sector. I spent thousands of rupees on getting two doses for my two daughters. Now, it will be administered free of cost to girls aged 14-15 across the country."

She also said, "We are deeply grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for deciding to launch this vaccination campaign to protect our daughters from cervical cancer."

Appealing to the public at large, Dr Bhatti said that everyone should vaccinate their 14-15-year-old daughters to protect them from cervical cancer, as it causes the most deaths in India after breast cancer.

"The HPV vaccine is completely safe. She also urged people not to pay attention to any rumours," she added.

Dr Ruby Naz Bhatti explained that cervical cancer has become very common and is the second leading cause of death among women in India.

She also appealed to the people of her area not to be afraid of this vaccine or panic, and get their daughters vaccinated for their safety.

Dr Bhatti said that various misleading videos are being shared on social media, urging parents not to get distracted by them.

Notably, HPV comprises a group of more than 200 related viruses, and at least 14 of them are considered high risk, because they can lead to cancer. HPV spreads primarily through intimate skin-to-skin contact, and it does not require sex for transmission, which in a way makes both boys and girls prone to HPV infection.

- IANS

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Rohit P
A very positive step for women's health. It's important that awareness reaches every corner, especially rural areas where misinformation can spread quickly. Dr. Bhatti's appeal to ignore social media rumours is spot on.
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Aman W
While the program's intent is excellent, the rollout and consistent supply in all PHCs will be the real test. We've seen other health campaigns struggle with last-mile delivery. I hope the administration is fully prepared to support this long-term.
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Sarah B
Fantastic news! Preventive healthcare like this saves lives and reduces the burden on families and the medical system. It's heartening to see a doctor from Poonch leading the charge. More power to her!
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Vikram M
This is what development looks like. Investing in the health of our young generation, especially girls, is investing in the nation's future. Hope all parents heed the doctor's advice and get their daughters vaccinated.
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Nisha Z
As someone who lost an aunt to cervical cancer, I cannot stress enough how important this is. The trauma and cost of treatment are devastating. A simple vaccine can prevent so much pain. Please, everyone, spread correct information, not fear.

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