India has crossed 80 lakh HPV vaccinations under its nationwide campaign for 14-year-old girls, marking progress in preventing cervical cancer. The free, voluntary single-dose Gardasil-4 vaccine is available at government health facilities, with parental consent and safety monitoring measures
India’s ambitious goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2030 faces significant challenges due to the country’s high disease burden, low screening rates, and persistent sociocultural barriers
The World Allergy Foundation has raised concerns about HPV vaccination in individuals with yeast allergies, urging mandatory screening. It warned that ignoring hypersensitivity risks during large-scale vaccination campaigns could pose avoidable public health challenges.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of trying to defame India and likened it to the Muslim League and Maoists while addressing a rally in Ajmer. He criticised the party over the AI summit protest and highlighted development and health initiatives in Rajasthan
Radiation oncologist Dr. Sandeep Kumar Tula stressed the importance of early detection and HPV vaccination at a cancer awareness session in Hyderabad, stating that widespread immunisation can prevent up to 90 per cent of HPV-related cancers, including cervical cancer.
