PM Modi To Launch Nationwide HPV Vaccination Prog For Girls From Ajmer, Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme for girls aged 14 years from Ajmer in Rajasthan today. 

The nationwide roll-out marks a decisive move in the country’s public health journey and fulfils the government’s commitment to advancing the vision of Swastha Nari, ensuring prevention, protection and equity at the core of women’s



healthcare.

 

The programme will target approximately 1.15 crore girls aged 14 years every year across all States and Union Territories. 

The vaccine will be provided free of cost at designated government health facilities. Vaccination will be conducted at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Community Health Centres, Sub-District and District Hospitals, as well as Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals.