Nagercoil Corporation steps up HPV vaccination drive
The Nagercoil Corporation has intensified its free HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 14 to 15 to combat cervical cancer. The initiative includes increased awareness sessions and interdepartmental coordination to boost participation.
Why it matters
Public health initiatives targeting HPV are essential for long-term cancer prevention and improving women's health outcomes in regional India.
Nagercoil Corporation steps up HPV vaccination drive NAGERCOIL Nagercoil Corporation has intensified the free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive for girls aged between 14 to 15 years as part of its preventive healthcare measures aimed at reducing the risk of cervical cancer. So far, 496 girls have been vaccinated in the Urban primary Health Centres (UPHCs) functioning under the corporation. The Corporation has undertaken various initiatives to promote the awareness of HPV vaccination among parents and children. As part of these efforts, Nagercoil corporation has recently conducted a coordination meeting with the officials of health and education departments to ensure effective implementation of the HPV vaccination programme across the corporation limits.
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