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Sep 11, 2026

India administers 8 million HPV vaccine doses in six months since national campaign launch

India has crossed 8 million (80 lakh) HPV vaccinations since launching its nationwide campaign in February 2026, targeting 14-year-old girls. The initiative represents a major milestone in the country's cervical cancer prevention efforts.

Sep 11, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪According to Registrar General of India 2021 estimates, approximately 12 million (1.2 crore) girls constitute the annual cohort of 14-year-olds expected to benefit from the HPV vaccination initiative
  • ▪India should expand its national HPV vaccination campaign to include boys
  • ▪Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in India

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