This Vaccine Could Prevent 42,000 Deaths in India
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Загружено: 2026-02-25
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With nearly 80,000 new cases annually, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in India.
To tackle this, the Union Health Ministry is launching a nationwide HPV vaccination programme for girls aged 14 years.
This Vaccine Could Prevent 42,000 Deaths in India
💉 What vaccine will India use?
India will administer Gardasil, a quadrivalent HPV vaccine that protects against:
• Types 16 & 18 – responsible for over 80% of cervical cancer cases
• Types 6 & 11
Scientific evidence shows that even one dose provides strong protection, especially before exposure to the virus.
🏥 How will vaccination happen?
• Free and voluntary access
• Available at government health facilities
• Including Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, CHCs, District Hospitals & Medical Colleges
• Supported through partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
• Non-live vaccine with a strong global safety record
📘 UPSC Relevance:
GS Paper 2 - Public health, vaccination policy, preventive healthcare
👇 Do you think awareness about HPV vaccination is still too low in India?
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