Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary HPV vaccination drive for teenage girls has captured international attention, with WHO chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus publicly applauding the effort on social media.
Dr. Tedros’s X post praised the nationwide launch by PM Modi and the Health Ministry as a vital step in defending against cervical cancer. He committed WHO to global collaboration for elimination, enabling women to lead lives free from this avoidable threat.
Initiated Saturday from Ajmer, the campaign confronts cervical cancer’s heavy toll on Indian women head-on, establishing vaccination as a cornerstone of eradication.
It plans to cover 1.15 crore eligible 14-year-olds each year via free services at key government health outlets, from Ayushman centers to district hospitals.
Expert-led sessions feature cold chain reliability, swift AEFI handling, and mandatory parental approval, prioritizing safety and efficacy.
Intensified for three months with everyday access, it then embeds into standard immunization, ensuring long-term impact.
This initiative underscores India’s health leadership, blending innovation with accessibility to prevent tragedies and foster a healthier nation, while contributing to planetary health goals.