Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Dalai Lama Launches Cervical Cancer Vaccine Drive in Leh
The Dalai Lama started a program in Leh, India, to give free shots to girls aged 15-18 to protect them from cervical cancer.
This program is part of a larger effort to help people in the area, and it's supported by local government and a welfare group.
The shots will be given at hospitals starting in August after schools reopen.
The goal is to keep the girls healthy and safe.
The first girl to get the shot was a student who was blessed by the Dalai Lama.
The Dalai Lama launched a free Cervical Cancer Vaccine Drive in Leh, Ladakh.
The drive targets adolescent girls aged 15 to 18 years.
The initiative is under the LAHDC Leh Subsidy Scheme 2025, in collaboration with the Phande Lekjin Welfare Society.
Vaccinations will begin August 5th at sub-divisional hospitals due to summer holidays.
A specially-abled student was the first to receive the HPV vaccine, blessed by the Dalai Lama.
- Who
- Dalai Lama launched the drive for adolescent girls, supported by LAHDC Leh and the Phande Lekjin Welfare Society.
- What
- Launch of a free Cervical Cancer Vaccine Drive.
- When
- Launched during July, the "Month of Compassion", with vaccinations starting August 5th.
- Where
- Leh, Ladakh, India.
- Why
- To provide free HPV vaccinations to adolescent girls aged 15-18 to prevent cervical cancer.
- Initiative
- Cervical Cancer Vaccine Drive
- Location
- Leh, Ladakh
- Target Group
- Adolescent girls aged 15-18
- Partners
- LAHDC Leh, Phande Lekjin Welfare Society
- Vaccine Type
- HPV
- Vaccine Doses
- Two doses, six-month interval