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Kalwa Hospital Gives HPV Vaccine to 818 in One Day
A hospital in Kalwa held a one-day HPV vaccination camp.
HPV is a virus that can cause some cancers.
The hospital vaccinated 818 people, its highest single-day total for an HPV drive, according to organisers.
About 250 people who are part of the transgender and LGBTQ+ community received vaccines.
The organisers said they wanted preventive healthcare to reach people who may be left out of usual health campaigns.
Several medical and community organisations helped run the camp.
The Aditya Birla Capital Foundation provided financial support.
A participant said staff treated beneficiaries with dignity and respect.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa vaccinated 818 people against HPV in one day.
Organisers said it was the hospital’s highest single-day response for an HPV vaccination drive.
About 250 people from the transgender and LGBTQ+ community received vaccines.
Central MARD and Rajiv Gandhi Medical College–Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital organised the camp.
The drive received support from two Rotary clubs and the MAC Cancer Care Foundation, with funding from the Aditya Birla Capital Foundation.
- Who
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital vaccinated 818 people, including about 250 transgender and LGBTQ+ community members.
- What
- A one-day HPV vaccination drive, described by organisers as the hospital’s highest single-day response for such a drive.
- Where
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa, Thane.
- When
- October 9, 2026.
- Why
- Organisers aimed to improve access to cancer prevention, particularly for marginalised communities.
Key facts
- People vaccinated
- 818 in one day
- Transgender and LGBTQ+ beneficiaries
- About 250
- Date
- October 9, 2026
- Hospital
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Kalwa
- Organisers
- Central MARD and Rajiv Gandhi Medical College–Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital
- Financial support
- Aditya Birla Capital Foundation
- Additional supporters
- MAC Cancer Care Foundation, Rotary Club of Mulund, and Rotary Club of Juhu
Quotes
Dr Prashant Mude
President of Central MARD
“Preventive healthcare should be a fundamental right, not a privilege reserved for a few. HPV is a major cause of preventable cancers, yet awareness and access remain low, especially among marginalised populations. By bringing together medical professionals, NGOs, and civil society, we wanted to ensure that cancer prevention reaches every individual, regardless of their background or identity.”
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Transgender community advocate
A transgender community advocate who received the vaccine
“Health camps often make us feel out of place or hesitant, but today was different. The hospital staff and volunteers treated us with dignity, respect, and utmost care. Knowing that we are protected against HPV-related health risks gives us peace of mind. Initiatives like this make us feel seen, respected, and truly cared for by the medical community.”
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