Maharashtra government will launch a statewide HPV vaccination campaign on International Women’s Day to prevent cervical cancer among adolescent girls. Around 9.8 lakh girls aged 14 will receive the free Gardasil-4 vaccine as part of a three-month public health drive

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s focus on preventive healthcare, a 90-day HPV vaccination drive was launched in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir. The campaign, inaugurated at Sub-District Hospital Bhaderwah, aims to vaccinate girls aged 14–15 against Human Papillomavirus, a leading cause of cervical cancer