Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Tamil Nadu Launches 'Women's Wellness on Wheels' for Cancer Screening and HPV Vaccination
Tamil Nadu is starting a new program called 'Women's Wellness on Wheels' to help women stay healthy.
They will have special vans, one for each of the 38 districts in the state.
These vans will be fully equipped to check women for cancer, like breast cancer and cervical cancer.
This is the first time such a program is being launched in India.
In addition to the cancer check-ups, the state will also give free shots to girls who are 14 years old or younger.
These shots are to protect them from a virus that can cause cervical cancer.
The government is spending a lot of money to make sure women and girls can get these important health services.
Tamil Nadu is launching 'Women's Wellness on Wheels', India's first mobile cancer screening initiative for women.
The program will deploy 38 fully-equipped vehicles across all 38 districts of the state.
These vehicles will provide complete check-ups for women to screen for cervical and breast cancer.
A free HPV vaccination drive will be implemented for girls aged 14 and below to prevent cervical cancer.
The state has allocated Rs 36 crore for the HPV vaccination scheme, which will be offered in private hospitals.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian, Chief Minister Stalin
- What
- Launch of 'Women's Wellness on Wheels' vehicles for cancer screening (cervical and breast cancer) and a free HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 14 and below to prevent cervical cancer.
- When
- The first vehicle to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Stalin in 10 days; HPV vaccination scheme to be implemented soon.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, with 38 vehicles deployed across all 38 districts.
- Why
- To protect women from cancer through early detection and prevention, making healthcare accessible and promoting preventative measures like HPV vaccination.
- Project Name
- Women's Wellness on Wheels (WWW)
- Number of Vehicles
- 38
- Budget for HPV Vaccination
- Rs 36 crore
- Target Beneficiaries (Cancer Screening)
- Women in all 38 districts
- Target Beneficiaries (HPV Vaccination)
- Girls aged 14 and below
- Cancer Focus
- Cervical cancer, breast cancer
