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Modi Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination for 14-Year-Old Girls to Curb Cervical Cancer

The campaign delivers a WHO‑endorsed single dose of Gardasil‑4 free at government sites in a three‑month rollout.

Overview

  • Vaccination sessions began after the Ajmer launch, with states and Union Territories joining virtually and holding same‑day events.
  • The Health Ministry targets about 1.15 crore girls aged 14 each year under the single‑dose policy at designated public facilities.
  • Shots are voluntary and given only with documented parental or guardian consent, with eligibility limited to those who have turned 14 but not 15.
  • All sessions are supervised by trained medical officers with functional cold‑chain points and 24×7 facility linkages for managing rare AEFI.
  • Supplies are secured through Gavi, with registration and stock management on U‑WIN and eVIN, and the vaccine shifts to routine immunisation days after the 90‑day campaign.