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‘Very serious issue’: Delhi High Court flags safety issues in HPV vaccine rollout drive
July 22, 2026 9:16 pm
A Parliamentary Standing Committee Report in 2013 had found “grave irregularities in the conduct of clinical trials, leading to a halt in the rollout of Merck’s HPV vaccine Gardasil.
After a slow start, HPV vaccination sees an uptick: 11,000 girls receive the shot
May 18, 2026 7:54 am
HPV vaccination drive in Delhi gathers pace as 11,000 girls receive the cervical cancer prevention shot after a slow start and awareness push.
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.
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