DAILY NEWS ANALYSIS
02 April, 2026
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India’s first large-scale Human Papillomavirus vaccination drive was launched on March 14, 2026 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It aims to protect girls from cervical cancer by vaccinating them at an age when prevention is most effective.
The drive is significant because HPV infection is a major cause of cervical cancer. By focusing on adolescent girls, the programme strengthens preventive healthcare rather than depending only on treatment after disease appears.
Human Papillomavirus is a group of more than 200 related viruses. It spreads mainly through skin-to-skin contact, and some high-risk types can cause cancers, especially cervical cancer.
Most HPV infections clear naturally due to the immune system. However, persistent infection with high-risk types can become dangerous over time, making vaccination and screening important tools of public health.
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