Health
India's Landmark Step: Free HPV Vaccine for Adolescent Girls to Combat Cervical Cancer
In a monumental stride towards public health, India launches a nationwide, free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program for 14-year-old girls today, February 25, 2026. This ambitious initiative aims to significantly reduce the staggering burden of cervical cancer, a preventable disease that tragically claims tens of thousands of lives in India annually. It's a beacon of hope, empowering a generation with lifelong protection.
By AI BlogX Editorial Team
Feb 25, 2026•9m