ET HealthWorld: Combating Cervical Cancer: India’s Bold Move with Vaccination

Published : 8 September, 2024


In an exclusive column, Dr. Vandana Jain, highlights that this government-backed initiative aims to vaccinate 16 million girls annually to prevent HPV infections, the main cause of cervical cancer. India has launched a national HPV vaccination program to combat cervical cancer, targeting girls aged 9 to 14. This bold move is expected to reduce cervical cancer rates and save thousands of lives, making a significant impact on women’s health in India.

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Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre is today counted amongst Asia’s premier exclusive cancer centres that offer unique advantage of cutting edge technology, put to use by renowned super specialists. This potent combination of man and machine ensures world-class cancer care to not only patients from India, but also from the neighboring SAARC countries and others.

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