India gears up for a transformative health milestone as PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the national HPV immunization drive on February 28 in Ajmer. In Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, Deputy CMO Dr. Ruby Naz Bhatti has ensured Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital is vaccination-ready.
‘PM Modi’s decision is a blessing for our daughters,’ Dr. Bhatti told reporters, spotlighting the shift from costly private vaccines to free public access for girls aged 14-15. Her personal story underscores commitment: she invested heavily in vaccinating her two girls.
Ranking as the second deadliest cancer for Indian women, cervical cancer demands action. Dr. Bhatti’s message is clear – the vaccine is safe, rumors are baseless. ‘I’m a mom who trusted it; ignore fake videos and talk to doctors,’ she advised.
This campaign’s rollout in Poonch signals widespread impact, arming communities against a pervasive threat and prioritizing preventive care for lasting public health gains.