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HPV Vaccination Drive in Tamil Nadu

March 14 , 2026 13 hrs 0 min 18 0

The Government of Tamil Nadu reported 81% coverage in the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in four pilot districts within six weeks.
The programme was launched on 27 January 2026 to vaccinate 14-year-old girls to prevent Cervical Cancer.
The pilot project was implemented in Ariyalur, Tiruvannamalai, Perambalur and Dharmapuri districts.
Around 27,000 girls were identified, and about 81% received the single-dose HPV vaccine.
The programme is now expanding across the State following the Government of India's nationwide HPV vaccination campaign.