Latest HPV Vaccination Campaign News & Updates

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the state government was focusing on the effective implementation of various Central and state government schemes to provide quality and accessible healthcare services to citizens across Maharashtra.He directed all departments to work in coordination and complete the construction of Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Critical Care Blocks and laboratories within the stipulated timeframe to make the state’s he…

Thane, May 1 (IANS) On the occasion of the 67th Foundation Day of Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has presented a detailed roadmap for the state’s comprehensive growth. He expressed a firm resolve to build a “New Maharashtra” anchored in development, digital transformation, inclusive progress, and public trust. The Deputy CM performed the ceremonial flag hoisting at a grand ceremony held at the Police Sports Complex in Thane on Friday.Addressing the gathering, he outlined the st…

Itanagar, April 15 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday underscored that women’s participation in policymaking is a crucial indicator of development, pointing out that developed nations often have 40-50 per cent representation of women in governance. Addressing a special programme themed “Celebrating Strength, Equality and Leadership,” organised to mark the spirit of women’s empowerment and raise awareness about the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, the Chie…

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…

Jabalpur, March 9 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday addressed a gathering at a programme organised as part of Fit India Women’s Week 2026 in Jabalpur, where he highlighted women’s empowerment, preventive healthcare initiatives, and ongoing development works in the state.Speaking on women’s health, the Chief Minister praised the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which provides the Gardasil vaccine free of cost to adolescent gir…

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…

Jaipur, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that his government works with sensitivity, not power, and emphasised that the double-engine government is transforming Rajasthan into a land of opportunities by blending heritage with development. Addressing a large public gathering after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for multiple development projects at Kayad Vishram Sthali in Ajmer, in the presence of Governor Haribhau Bagde and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma,…

Jaipur, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ajmer, Rajasthan, on February 28 to launch the HPV vaccination campaign by administering the first dose of the HPV vaccine to girls aged 9 to 14 years. He will also address a public gathering and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth Rs 16,686 crore undertaken by the Central and state governments. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will accompany the Prime Minister at the event.The HPV Vaccinati…