India crosses 80 lakh HPV vaccinations under nationwide campaign: Health Ministry

India has crossed 80 lakh human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccinations, marking another important milestone in the country's preventive healthcare efforts, the Union health ministry said on Friday.

The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign was launched on February 28 with the aim of vaccinating girls aged 14 years. The campaign focuses on protection against HPV infection, which is associated with several cancers, including cervical cancer.

The HPV vaccine plays an important role in preventing cervical cancer, which is one of the most common cancers affecting women. Vaccination can help protect against HPV infection and reduce the risk of developing HPV-related cancers.

According to the Union health ministry, India has now crossed the 80 lakh mark in HPV vaccinations under the nationwide campaign.

The



milestone comes as the government continues its efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare and increase protection against HPV infection among eligible girls.

The vaccination campaign was launched across the country on February 28 for girls aged 14 years. The programme provides access to the HPV vaccine through government health facilities.

The campaign is focused on providing vaccination as part of preventive healthcare and improving protection against cervical cancer.

The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign is aimed at girls aged 14 years.

The government has made the vaccine available free of cost at government health facilities as part of the campaign.

The vaccination programme is intended to provide eligible girls with access to HPV vaccination through the public healthcare system.