HPV vaccine vial with syringe representing immunisation drive for cervical cancer prevention in India
01 Mar
Medical

Government to target 1.15 crore HPV vaccinations yearly: Health ministry

The government has set a target of administering HPV vaccines to around 1.15 crore 14-year-old girls every year under a nationwide immunisation programme, the Union health ministry said. The free and voluntary vaccination drive will be conducted at government health facilities across states and Union territories, marking a major step in India’s efforts to prevent cervical cancer and strengthen women’s health.

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HPV vaccine vial held by a gloved hand, representing cervical cancer prevention and adolescent girls vaccination programme in India
24 Feb
Medical

Centre to roll out free HPV vaccination for adolescent girls across India soon: official sources

The Centre is set to roll out a nationwide free HPV vaccination programme for adolescent girls to prevent cervical cancer, one of the most common yet preventable cancers affecting women in India. Official sources said the initiative marks a major milestone in women’s health and aims to significantly reduce cancer-related deaths through early prevention.

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Two people jogging on a tree-lined path, representing regular physical activity and healthy lifestyle
23 Jan
Medical

Regularly engaging in varied physical activities could extend lifespan: Study

Regularly engaging in a variety of physical activities, rather than repeating the same exercise, may help extend lifespan, according to a long-term study. Findings published in the British Medical Journal suggest that mixing different forms of physical activity is linked to a lower risk of death, reinforcing the benefits of an active and diverse lifestyle.

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