National News

HPV Vaccination Milestone

September 13 , 2026 9 hrs 0 min 20 0

India has administered more than 80 lakh (8 million) Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine doses under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign since its launch in February 2026.
The campaign provides free, voluntary, single-dose HPV vaccination with parental consent to 14-year-old girls at government health facilities.
Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram achieved 100% coverage, while Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Assam crossed 90%.
Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number, with more than 22 lakh adolescent girls vaccinated.
The U-WIN digital platform is used to monitor vaccination coverage, identify gaps and track missed beneficiaries.