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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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