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State Launches HPV Vaccine Drive for 9.8 Lakh Girls
9 Mar
Summary
- HPV vaccine campaign targets 9.84 lakh girls aged nine to 14.
- Initiative aims to prevent cervical cancer by inoculating girls.
- Deputy CM Shinde launched the campaign on International Women's Day.
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, the State Health Department initiated a vaccination campaign targeting approximately 9.84 lakh girls between nine and 14 years old to prevent cervical cancer.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched the campaign in Mumbai, highlighting it as a crucial preventive step against escalating health issues linked to modern lifestyles. He recalled a previous "Mother is safe, family is safe" initiative that screened three crore women, detecting around 10,000 early-stage cancers.
Further health infrastructure updates were shared, including the progress on several hospital buildings and plans for public-private partnerships. The Chief Minister's Relief Fund has also disbursed ₹450 crore to patients during his prior tenure, continuing its support.
The Health Department recognized women in healthcare for their contributions during the event.
