Javed Anees · CC0India crosses 80 lakh doses under national HPV vaccination drive
India has administered over 80 lakh (8 million) doses under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2026, a major milestone in preventing cervical cancer. The drive offers a free, voluntary single dose to 14-year-old girls. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram recorded 100% coverage, with Uttar Pradesh vaccinating the most, over 22 lakh adolescent girls.
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- The National HPV Vaccination Campaign was launched by PM Modi in February 2026; free, voluntary single dose for 14-year-old girls.
- Over 80 lakh (8 million) doses administered; the aim is cervical cancer prevention.
- 100% coverage in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram.
- Uttar Pradesh vaccinated the most — over 22 lakh adolescent girls.
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