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Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha, along with MP Anil Kumar Yadav, inaugurated an HPV vaccination drive at King Koti Hospital in Hyderabad. During the event, the minister distributed vaccination certificates to the girls who received the vaccine. The drive will continue for three months, initially offering the vaccine at government General Hospitals, Area Hospitals and Community Health Centres and later expanding availability to Primary Health Centres across the state.
In his address, the minister highlighted the rising incidence of cancer in the state and outlined the government’s comprehensive measures to protect the health of adolescent girls. He noted the establishment of Day Care Cancer Centres in every district and the extension of chemotherapy services to remote areas such as Mulugu and Adilabad. Additionally, mobile screening units have been deployed for early detection, and extensive testing is being conducted through Health Women Clinics. The minister also announced plans to designate cancer as a notifiable disease and implement stricter disease control measures.
The HPV vaccination drive targets girls aged 14–15, aiming to vaccinate approximately 350,000–400,000 beneficiaries across the state over three months. The ‘Gardasil’ vaccine, which costs ₹3,000–4,000 per dose in private hospitals, is being provided completely free of charge by the government. The minister urged parents to ensure timely vaccination for their daughters, emphasizing that protecting the health of girls today is essential for the future of Telangana. The event was attended by MP Anil Kumar Yadav, Health Principal Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu, Health & Family Welfare Commissioner Dr. Sangeeta Satyanarayana and other senior officials.
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