Ulan Bator, April 8 (IANS) At least 20,000 women in their 30s and 40s will undergo screening for the human papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer, in Mongolia this year, local media reported, citing the country’s health ministry.The ministry emphasised that cervical cancer is preventable and urged women in the targeted age group to actively participate in the screening programme.According to the National Centre for Communicable Diseases, cervical cancer is the second most commo…
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Bhopal, March 25 (IANS) Over two lakh adolescent girls aged between 9 and 14 years have so far received the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Madhya Pradesh, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said on Wednesday.The ongoing HPV vaccination drive is part of a nationwide initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Ajmer district of Rajasthan on February 28. The initiative aims to combat cervical cancer among women.“Madhya Pradesh secured a leading position nationwide by vaccin…
Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), March 23 (IANS) The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive is picking up pace in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur, with adolescent girls aged between 9 to 14 years receiving vaccines at schools and health centres as part of a nationwide initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The campaign, aimed at protecting young girls from cervical cancer, has also incorporated awareness programs to educate communities about the benefits of the vaccine.Vijay Kumar Soni,…
Gwalior, March 19 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s wife Priyadarshini Raje Scindia, on Thursday, visited the large-scale free health camp, including for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines, to girls for prevention of cervical cancer, organised in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district. During the visit, Priyadarshini Raje Scindia inspected the registration process at the reception and urged the organisers and medical staff to ensure that every patient receives timely medical attention w…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) From eradicating smallpox in 1977 to eliminating polio and neonatal tetanus, administering 200 crore COVID-19 doses, and now pursuing Measles-Rubella elimination — India’s immunisation journey is one of verified, milestone-by-milestone achievement, an official fact-sheet said on Tuesday.India has eradicated smallpox, polio and maternal and neonatal tetanus through vaccination, and continues to expand its immunisation programme — most recently launched HPV and indig…
Gandhinagar, March 15 (IANS) Gujarat vaccinated more than 11.30 lakh infants and over 24 lakh children during 2025–26 under its Universal Immunisation Programme, according to official figures released on Sunday. Officials said the vaccination drive covered infants, schoolchildren and pregnant women through routine immunisation services and targeted campaigns conducted across the state.Between April 2025 and February 2026, more than 11.30 lakh infants up to one year of age received full immunis…
Bhopal, March 13 (IANS) In the Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh, the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign has picked up pace with an adequate number of families turning up to get their girls vaccinated.Under the HPV vaccination drive, the vaccines are being administered at health centres to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer.Additionally, the Health Department is conducting special awareness programmes to dispel misconceptions surrounding the vaccine.District Immunisati…
Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, March 4 (IANS) Gujarat has set a target of vaccinating 5.50 lakh adolescent girls against cervical cancer under a statewide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation campaign launched from Ahmedabad, following the national roll-out announced last week.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the nationwide drive on February 28 in Rajasthan.The Gujarat leg of the campaign was formally launched at Sola Civil Hospital by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in the presence of Health …
Jaipur, March 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer this weekend, marking a major step toward strengthening preventive healthcare in women and advancing India’s fight against cervical cancer. A number of girl students who received the vaccine in the Prime Minister’s presence described the experience as safe, reassuring, and unforgettable.Purvi Agarwal, one of the first to receive th…
Bhopal, Feb 28 (IANS) In a major preventive healthcare initiative, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Saturday launched a state-wide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer.The drive targets around eight lakh girls aged between 14 and 15 years across the state. Over 7,58,500 doses have been supplied by the Central government. The vaccine, which costs around Rs 4,000 in the market, will be administered free of cost at …