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PM Modi Launches Free HPV Vaccine Drive for 14-Year-Old Girls Nationwide

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer, Rajasthan. The free vaccine will be available at government health facilities and aims to target approximately 1.15 crore girls every year across all states and union territories. The special campaign will run in mission mode for three months, with vaccination being voluntary and requiring informed parental consent. This initiative is a major step in preventive healthcare, focusing on the vision of "Swastha Nari" for women's health.

Key Points: Modi Launches Free HPV Vaccination for Girls | Nationwide Drive

  • Free HPV vaccine for 14-year-old girls
  • Targets 1.15 crore girls annually
  • Launched from Ajmer by PM Modi
  • Voluntary with parental consent
  • Three-month special campaign mode
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PM Modi to launch nationwide HPV vaccination drive for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer tomorrow

PM Modi launches a free nationwide HPV vaccination drive for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer, targeting 1.15 crore girls annually to prevent cervical cancer.

"ensuring prevention, protection and equity at the core of women's healthcare - Official Press Release"

New Delhi, February 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the nationwide Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Programme for girls aged 14 years tomorrow at 11:30 AM from Ajmer, Rajasthan, in what is being seen as a landmark step towards strengthening preventive healthcare and safeguarding the future health of India's daughters.

According to an official press release, the nationwide rollout marks a decisive move in India's public health journey and fulfils the Government's commitment to advancing the vision of "Swastha Nari", ensuring prevention, protection and equity at the core of women's healthcare.

The programme will target approximately 1.15 crore girls aged 14 years every year across all States and Union Territories, said the release. The vaccine will be provided free of cost at designated Government health facilities.

As per the release, vaccination will be conducted at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (Primary Health Centres), Community Health Centres, Sub-District and District Hospitals, as well as Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals.

Each session will be supervised by trained Medical Officers, supported by skilled healthcare teams. All sites will have functional Cold Chain Points (CCPs) and will be linked to 24x7 government health facilities to ensure immediate medical support and management of any rare Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI), said the release.

Vaccination will be voluntary, and informed consent from parents and guardians will be obtained prior to administration.

As per the release, the special campaign will run in mission mode over a three-month period, during which eligible girls can receive the vaccine daily at designated facilities. Thereafter, the vaccine will continue to be available on routine immunisation days.

Earlier this month, Novaneo Hospital entered the Guinness Book of World Records by collecting the highest number of cervical cancer (Pap/HPV) screening gut samples within an eight-hour window, underscoring the growing role of hospital-led initiatives in large-scale disease prevention.

The record-setting feat was achieved during a mega carcinoma cervix screening camp organised by Novaneo Hospital and Delhi Cancer Hospital, in collaboration with the All India Terapanth Mahila Mandal, at the Novaneo Hospital campus in Delhi's Budh Vihar.

- ANI

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Rohit P
A landmark step indeed. Preventive healthcare is the need of the hour. My only request is that the awareness campaign reaches every corner, especially rural areas. Parents need to understand the importance without falling for misinformation.
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Ananya R
Wonderful news! Protecting our daughters is protecting our future. The voluntary aspect with informed consent is crucial. Hope the implementation is smooth across all states. 👏
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Siddharth J
A very positive move. However, I hope the focus remains on the health outcome and doesn't get lost in political symbolism. The real success will be measured by vaccination coverage and a future reduction in cervical cancer cases.
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Kavya N
This is such a relief for middle-class families. Private hospitals charge a fortune for this vaccine. Thank you for making it free. Now, let's ensure every eligible girl knows about it and can access it without hassle.
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Michael C
As someone working in global public health, I must commend India for this ambitious rollout. Targeting 1.15 crore girls annually is a massive logistical undertaking. The mention of cold chain points and AEFI management shows good planning. Wishing the teams success.

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