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As PM Modi launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive, rampant fear-mongering and anti-vaccine misinformation fill social media: Read the truth

Sanghamitra - 28 February, 2026

It is notable here that with today's launch, India will join over 160 countries that have introduced HPV vaccination into their immunisation schedules. More than 90 countries are implementing single-dose HPV vaccination schedules, improving coverage, affordability, and programme efficiency.

News Reports

What is cervical cancer? What are its symptoms? How can HPV vaccine prevent cervical cancer? Here’s all you need to know

OpIndia Staff - 2 February, 2024

The FM announced in the Budget 2024 that efforts will be taken to encourage vaccination programme for girls between age group of 9-14 years to prevent cervical cancer