Archive · 9 Jun 2025
India to Offer HPV Vaccine, More Medicines via Jan Aushadhi Kendras
India is making it easier to get important medicines, including a vaccine that helps prevent cervical cancer caused by a virus called HPV.
They will be available at special stores called Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
These stores sell generic versions of medicines at lower prices.
The new list includes medicines for heart problems, diabetes, and some types of cancer.
This will help people who cannot afford expensive brand-name drugs.
The HPV vaccine is expected to be offered at a lower price to make it more accessible.
The government is also working to get more HPV vaccines.
India is expanding access to the HPV vaccine and 116 other medicines through Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
The HPV vaccine will be available at subsidized rates to prevent HPV-associated cancers.
The vaccine includes protection against HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18.
The new medicines list includes drugs for heart disease, diabetes, and several types of cancer.
The procurement process for the new medicines is underway, with availability expected by September.
- Who
- The Union government
- What
- Expanding access to HPV vaccines and 116 other medicines through Jan Aushadhi Kendras
- When
- The new list of medicines will be available by September
- Where
- India
- Why
- To offer timely access to medicines at affordable prices
- Program Name
- Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
- HPV Vaccine Target
- Prevention of HPV-associated cancers
- Number of New Medicines
- 116
- Jan Aushadhi Kendra Count
- 16,500
- Generic Drug Price Reduction
- 50–90 percent
- Original Article Date
- June 09, 2025