India Launches HPV Vaccination Drive Targeting Adolescent Girls to Prevent Cervical Cancer

India has launched a nationwide HPV vaccination drive targeting adolescent girls to prevent cervical cancer. Gujarat aims to vaccinate 5.5 lakh girls aged 14, with the campaign inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. In Ludhiana, Punjab, around 40,000 eligible girls will receive a single HPV vaccine dose starting March 5, with preparations including trained staff, cold chain maintenance, and awareness efforts. Health officials emphasize the vaccine's safety and the importance of early immunization to reduce cervical cancer incidence.