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Knowledge Nugget: India launches HPV vaccination drive to prevent cervical cancer — what you must know for UPSC

March 14, 2026 11:18 am

With the nationwide HPV vaccination programme for girls aged 14 years underway, what are the reasons behind this drive? Is it covered under the Universal Immunization Programme?

Maharashtra launches HPV vaccination drive targeting 9.84 lakh girls

March 09, 2026 10:47 am

Three month campaign aims to vaccinate girls aged 14 to 15 before inclusion in routine immunisation programme

Bengaluru oncologist says boys at high risk of throat and mouth cancer: Why they need HPV vaccine too

March 10, 2026 1:17 am

A global study shows one in three men carry HPV. Excluding boys from vaccine drive could keep the infection circulating and pose a risk to unvaccinated girls

On HPV vaccines, doubts are misplaced

March 04, 2026 6:13 am

Every year that this vaccine is delayed is one in which real harm accrues. Scepticism strengthens science. Manufactured doubt weakens public health

HPV vaccine programme is welcome. But we must only treat it as one piece in the larger puzzle

March 09, 2026 7:00 am

While the vaccine remains an important preventive tool, the ability to harness its full potential will depend on how thoughtfully it is complemented by screening, treatment, and education

After wife’s cervical cancer treatment and Rs 30 lakh bill, a father turns to HPV vaccine to protect daughters

March 02, 2026 7:14 am

According to doctors, protection is strongest before 15, with high coverage creating herd immunity

Sukhu launches state-level HPV vaccination campaign

March 01, 2026 11:56 am

Expressing concern over the rising cancer cases in Himachal, Sukhu said the state will give special priority to strengthening healthcare services.

Over 5.43 lakh teen girls in Gujarat eligible for HPV vaccine; rollout from Monday: Govt

February 28, 2026 7:31 pm

The full-fledged rollout of the programme in Gujarat will begin on Monday.

HPV vaccination drive kicks off in Delhi, 1.6 lakh girls to get shield against cervical cancer

February 28, 2026 6:23 pm

First phase begins at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital as 14-year-old students receive single-dose HPV shots under a major public health initiative

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Maharashtra to roll out HPV vaccination for 9.84 lakh adolescent girls in 3-month drive

February 27, 2026 4:35 pm

State secures nearly 9.5 lakh doses ahead of the nationwide campaign launch by PM on Saturday. The vaccine vials are stored in Pune under temperature-controlled conditions with heat monitors