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Fight Cervical Cancer: HPV Vaccine Rally Held
28 Jun
Summary
- HPV vaccine rally organized to raise awareness in Tambaram.
- Vaccine offers effective prevention against cervical cancer.
- Over 400 doctors, healthcare workers, and public attended.
An awareness rally was held in Tambaram to underscore the significance of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for girls under 14. The event was organized by the Kanchipuram Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (KOGS) with support from the Indian Medical Association.
Former athlete Gayathri Govindaraj initiated the rally. KOGS President Umaiyal Murugesan highlighted the HPV vaccine as a powerful preventive measure against cervical cancer, a prevalent cancer among women in India. She drew parallels to polio eradication, suggesting cervical cancer could be substantially reduced through vaccination.
The rally saw participation from over 400 doctors, healthcare workers, and members of the public, aiming to boost public understanding and uptake of the vaccine.
