preventive healthcare
Sikkim Launches Free Cervical Cancer Vaccination Program for Girls Under 14 Years Starting April 2026
Nov 08, 2025 02:06 am CST
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has announced a comprehensive cervical cancer prevention initiative, offering free vaccinations for all girls below 14 years and screening kits for women aged 30-65 starting April 2026. The program aims to leverage preventive healthcare measures to protect vulnerable populations from cervical cancer through early detection and intervention.
India's HPV Vaccine Program Stalls: Two Years After Budget Promise, No Implementation Progress Revealed in RTI
Nov 05, 2025 07:47 pm CST
An RTI response reveals that India's government has failed to implement the HPV vaccination program announced in Budget 2024 to protect young girls from cervical cancer. Despite high mortality rates with India accounting for 23% of global cervical cancer deaths, no meetings, budget allocation, or implementation plans have been established, raising concerns among public health experts about the commitment to women's preventive healthcare.