public health

February 28, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign from Ajmer. Following the launch, he also interacted with students.The vaccines will be administered to 14-year-old girls across the country, providing protection...

February 28, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer.The vaccination is highly effective in preventing cervical cancer. The vaccines will be administered to girls across the country, providing a protective shield...

Jaipur, February 28 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for girls aged 14 years and above from Ajmer on Saturday, marking a significant step in India's fight against cervical cancer.During the event, several schoolgirls were vaccinated in the Prime...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme for girls aged 14 years from Ajmer in Rajasthan today. This nationwide rollout marks a significant step in the country's public health journey and fulfills the government's commitment to...

DC Budgam reviews preparedness for National HPV Vaccination Campaign; Emphasises adherence to Guidelines & Effective U-WIN Registration across DistrictDeputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today reviewed the preparedness for the National HPV Vaccination Campaign against cervical cancer...

Poonch, February 27 – In a significant step towards strengthening preventive healthcare and safeguarding the future of India’s daughters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the National HPV vaccination campaign to protect women from cervical cancer on Saturday (February 28) from...

New Delhi, February 27 – The nationwide campaign for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch on Saturday, will target approximately 1.15 crore girls aged 14 years across all states and Union territories, the Union health ministry said.The vaccine...

Bhopal, February 27 – The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly was adjourned sine die on Friday, ahead of schedule until March 6, bringing a significant Budget Session to a close after weeks of intense debates, opposition protests, and key announcements on development and governance.The session...

KISHTWAR: The district administration will intensify enforcement of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, which prohibits smoking in public places and ensures the full implementation of the Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) guidelines.Deputy Commissioner...

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26: Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Vidhu Shekhar, chaired a District Task Force meeting to review preparations for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive, which begins on February 28, 2026.Health officials briefed the meeting on logistics, vaccine availability...

SAMBA, FEBRUARY 26: The District Task Force on Immunization (DTFI) meeting, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan, was held to review preparations for the launch of the National HPV Vaccination Campaign, aimed at preventing cervical cancer.Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vidhi Bhatia...

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26: A media sensitization meeting was held at Government Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, in Jammu, in preparation for the National Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign, which is scheduled to begin on February 28, 2026, across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.The...

REASI, FEBRUARY 26: Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Kumar Abhishek, held a series of review meetings on Wednesday to assess the performance and functioning of the Cooperative, Water Resources, and Health Departments in the district.While reviewing the Cooperative Department, the Deputy Commissioner...

Nagpur, February 27 Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat appealed for a shift towards natural farming to "conserve soil, water, and health," noting that the widespread use of harmful fertilizers such as urea has led to a surge in blood pressure and diabetes.Addressing the Lokmat Times...

Jaipur, February 26 – V.M. Katoch, former Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and former Health Research Secretary from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, described the nationwide rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination as a landmark moment in...

Jaipur, February 26 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ajmer, Rajasthan, on February 28 to launch the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign by administering the first dose of the HPV vaccine to girls aged 9 to 14 years.He will also address a public gathering and inaugurate and...

Kochi, February 26 The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the state government to ensure that the ongoing strike by doctors in its medical colleges does not affect the outpatient department and other essential healthcare services.A bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V...

New Delhi, February 26 – The Indian government’s decision to launch the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign is a crucial step towards achieving the World Health Organization's (WHO) goal of eliminating cervical cancer, experts said on Thursday, while emphasizing the vaccine's safety...

Amaravati, February 26 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday directed officials to implement corrective measures following sporadic cases of gastroenteritis and diarrhoea reported in certain urban local bodies.The CM's directions come in the wake of a diarrhoea outbreak...

Union Minister for Civil Aviation K. Ram Mohan Naidu visited areas in Srikakulam town affected by diarrhea today and assured residents that the government would provide full support to affected families.Accompanied by local MLA Gondu Shankar and District Collector Swapna L Dinakar Pundkar, the...