A major health campaign is starting in Uttar Pradesh under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer. The health department in Gautam Buddha Nagar has finalized the list of beneficiaries for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive. Officials confirmed that the vaccine will be provided free of cost to eligible girls across the district, ensuring that expensive life-saving healthcare reaches every home.
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Who is eligible for the free vaccine?
The government has set specific criteria for this immunization drive to ensure maximum effectiveness. The health department is verifying beneficiaries through local records and school data to ensure no eligible child is left out. The primary focus remains on adolescents where the vaccine shows the highest efficacy.
- Target Group: Girls who have completed 14 years of age but are under 15.
- Cost: Completely free at government centers.
- Market Price: In private hospitals, this vaccine costs between ₹2,000 to ₹4,000.
- Locations: District hospitals, Community Health Centers (CHCs), and Medical Colleges.
District administration ready for the launch
Preparations entered the final stage following a high-level online meeting with state officials on Wednesday. District Immunization Officer Dr. Ravindra Siroha stated that training for doctors and medical staff has been completed successfully. The administration wants to ensure the process is smooth and hassle-free for families.
Approximately 20,000 girls have been identified in Gautam Buddha Nagar for this phase. To maintain vaccine quality, 12 cold chain centers are fully operational for storage. While the final launch date is yet to be announced by the state government, the local teams are ready to begin the drive immediately once the official date is notified.
