A transformative public health era dawned in Madhya Pradesh as CM Mohan Yadav initiated the HPV vaccination drive for nearly 8 lakh 14-15-year-old girls on Saturday. Designed to thwart cervical cancer, this free three-month program leverages 7.58 lakh doses from the Centre, available at government outlets where market price hovers at ₹4,000 per shot.
Mirroring PM Modi’s national launch in Ajmer, Yadav addressed virtually, framing it as government’s pledge to feminine health and honor. He spotlighted cervical cancer’s toll—second to breast cancer, striking 156 per lakh women—and urged immediate parental action for free protection.
Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla spearheaded the Bhopal kickoff at Dr. Kailash Nath Katju Hospital, advocating vaccination’s preventive edge. ‘Our vision: a Madhya Pradesh free of cervical cancer,’ he declared, rallying all stakeholders for total success.
The effort syncs with broader wellness strategies. Mission Madhuhari gears up district hospitals for youth Type-1 diabetes management via weekly clinics with insulin screening and specialists. Sustained initiatives encompass Nirogi Kaya for healthy bodies, sickle cell eradication, empowered women-family programs, and liver health pushes.
Key reforms fortify the system: hub-and-spoke primary care, 85 diagnostic expansions, village telemedicine, and one medical college per Lok Sabha segment. Yadav affirmed that vigilant health education and screenings pave the way for sustained progress. Confident officials anticipate seamless target achievement, positioning MP as a health pioneer.