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WHO South-East Asia Region congratulates India on national launch of HPV v
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region on Saturday congratulated the Government of India on the national launch of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer among adolescent girls.
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Haldwani: Uttarakhand CM inaugurates development projects, flags off Natio
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in the launch program of the National HPV Vaccination Campaign against cervical cancer at Dr Sushila Tiwari Government Medical College, Haldwani.
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PM Modi to launch HPV vaccination in Ajmer, ensure daughters of country ar
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the 'government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the health and prosperity of the country's daughters'.
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"Women will be free from cervical cancer": IMA welcomes PM Modi's free nat
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
Dr Anil Kumar J Nayak, President of the IMA, lauded the move, highlighting the urgent need for preventive action against cervical cancer. "On 28th February, PM Modi will launch the national HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer from Ajmer, Rajasthan. Almost 77,000 women in vill
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PM Modi to launch nationwide HPV vaccination drive for 14-year-old girls f
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
According to an official press release, the nationwide rollout marks a decisive move in India'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.
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Centre to roll out free HPV vaccination for adolescent girls across India
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Taking a major leap in women's health, the Government of India will soon launch a nationwide HPV vaccination programme, sources stated on Tuesday.
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Nepal continues HPV vaccination drive amid preparations for parliamentary
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all relevant authorities to complete the inoculation drive within three weeks, starting this week, ensuring that the campaign is not disrupted by the parliamentary polls.
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Pakistan: HPV vaccination team attacked in Punjab's Mandi Bahauddin, secon
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Police registered a case, but health workers said security assurances have not been implemented, disrupting Pakistan's campaign to protect girls against cervical cancer.
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Karachi records lowest HPV vaccination coverage in Sindh
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Karachi recorded the lowest HPV vaccination coverage in Sindh, with only 33% of targeted girls immunised, Dawn reported. Officials blamed false propaganda and misinformation, while smaller districts showed far higher rates. The province's campaign aims to protect 4.1 million girls aged 9-14
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Pakistan: Punjab launches HPV vaccination drive targeting 8 million girls
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The campaign will run from September 15 to 27. According to Dawn, the vaccine will be administered to girls aged 9 to 14 years and is seen as a critical tool against cervical cancer, which is the third most common cancer in women in Pakistan.
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Pakistan: Experts stress need for advocacy to ensure success of Sindh's HP
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Sindh plans an HPV vaccination campaign for girls aged 9 to 14 to prevent cervical cancer, with strong support from global partners. Health experts stress early vaccination and public awareness as key to success, while challenges remain in reaching out-of-school girls, Dawn reported.
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Nepal rolls out HPV vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day to immunize o
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Human papillomavirus is a viral infection that spreads through skin-to-skin contact and is a leading cause of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the second-most common cancer in the developing world and a major cause of death among Nepali women. It is estimated that hundreds of women are di
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