Saturday’s launch of the HPV vaccination campaign by PM Modi from Ajmer signals India’s boldest yet assault on cervical cancer. In Rajasthan, 188 sessions sprang to life immediately, backed by 1,000 equipped health hubs ready to vaccinate.
Targeting girls who’ve hit 14 but not 15, the quadrivalent vaccine deploys a single 0.5 ml intramuscular shot in the left upper arm. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma rallied parents, dubbing it a health revolution for women and a barrier against future cancers.
Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar aligned it with national directives, warning of cervical cancer’s dominance as India’s second-top women’s malignancy. Chief Secretary Gayatri Rathore pegged eligible girls at 8.32 lakh-plus.
NHM Director Dr. Amit Yadav vetted sites for cold storage, doctors, and internet. Teams of ANMs, ASHAs, verifiers, and mobilizers—fully trained across tiers—ensure efficiency.
This campaign transcends routine health measures, cementing Rajasthan’s commitment to prevention, girl-child protection, and a healthier populace.