West Bengal government seeks support of DMSC for cervical cancer vaccination for sex workers in Sonagachi
West Bengal Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee has requested the Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee (DMSC) to assist in organizing HPV vaccination drives for sex workers in Kolkata's Sonagachi. The initiative aims to address high cervical cancer risks while also introducing free condom vending machines to the area.
Why it matters
This collaboration represents a significant public health effort to integrate marginalized communities into state-led preventative healthcare programs, moving beyond traditional rescue-based models toward rights-based health access.
West Bengal Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee, on Sunday (July 12, 2026), sought support from the Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee (DMSC) for providing cervical cancer vaccination to the sex workers in Kolkata's Sonagachi.
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