PM Modi to launch nationwide HVP vaccination drive on February 28
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Health policy & public health· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a nationwide voluntary and free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign on February 28, 2026, to combat cervical cancer among 14-year-old girls.
Background
The campaign utilizes the Gardasil vaccine to protect against HPV types 16, 18, 6, and 11. Cervical cancer in India accounts for nearly 80,000 new cases and over 42,000 deaths annually.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TGardasil vaccine: Protects against HPV types 16, 18, 6, and 11
- FactCervical cancer statistics: ~80,000 new cases and >42,000 deaths reported annually in India
- PostThe vaccination drive will be administered at designated government health facilities across India
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of preventive immunization programs in reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases like cervical cancer in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Public health infrastructure: Ensuring equitable access to specialized vaccines in rural and underserved regions
- Preventive healthcare shift: Transitioning from curative treatment to early-stage immunization to reduce mortality rates
Keywords: preventive healthcare · immunization · non-communicable diseases · public health policy · maternal health
More Social Justice notes
- New rules clear the way for first women firefighters in Telangana · 6 March 2026
- New bodies for upliftment of deprived communities · 6 March 2026
- Kerala to launch ‘Sushakthi Mission’ to empower persons with disabilities · 6 March 2026
- Fee for engineering courses in Telangana private colleges fixed till 2027-28 · 6 March 2026
- Meenambal Sivaraj: a trailblazer for Dalit rights and women empowerment · 6 March 2026
- Andhra Pradesh mulling over ban on social media for children below 13 · 6 March 2026
Something wrong, or something missing?
Spotted a mistake in a note, or want a topic, format or PDF that would help your preparation? Write to us. We read every mail and fix errors fast.
Report a mistake →Ask for something →thesatyadheesh@gmail.com
This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.