Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Bhagalpur Launches HPV Vaccination Drive for Girls
Bhagalpur is starting a program to give free HPV vaccines to girls aged 9 to 14.
This is to protect them from cervical cancer later in life.
The vaccinations will be available at Sadar Hospital and JLNMCH during the working days.
To get the vaccine, girls need to bring their Aadhaar card and school ID.
School officials will help by providing data on eligible students.
Health officials are also raising awareness about the vaccine.
The vaccine is safe and is part of a larger plan called ‘Mukhyamantri Balika Cancer Pratirakshan Yojana'.
Bhagalpur is administering free HPV vaccines to girls aged 9-14.
Vaccinations are available at Sadar Hospital and JLNMCH.
The program is part of the 'Mukhyamantri Balika Cancer Pratirakshan Yojana'.
Aadhaar and school ID are required for vaccination.
District officials are creating awareness among schools, teachers and guardians.
- Who
- Girls aged 9-14
- What
- HPV vaccination drive
- When
- Launched recently
- Where
- Bhagalpur
- Why
- To prevent cervical cancer
Vaccination Program
Awareness and Accessibility
Vaccination drive and Awareness
Vaccination Program
Ensure the availability of free vaccines to all interested schoolgirls.
Awareness and Accessibility
Increasing awareness among schoolgirls, teachers, and guardians about HPV vaccination
- Target Age Group
- 9-14 years
- Vaccination Locations
- Sadar Hospital, JLNMCH
- Vaccination Hours
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Mandatory Documents
- Aadhaar and School ID
- Initiative
- Mukhyamantri Balika Cancer Pratirakshan Yojana (MBCPY)
- Cervical Cancer Deaths
- 17% of malignancy deaths among adult women
