[News] India introduces human papillomavirus vaccination

On Feb 28, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a national campaign to promote human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to prevent cervical cancer. During the 90-day drive, 11·5 million girls aged 14 years will be administered the vaccine for free at government-run health facilities across the country. “This is the largest free HPV vaccination campaign in history”, said WHO Director-General…