Archive · 18 Dec 2025
District Aims to Eradicate Cervical Cancer
In Nagarkurnool, a training program was held to teach health workers how to properly store and transport the HPV vaccine, which helps prevent cervical cancer.
The vaccine must be kept very cold, between +2°C and +8°C, and health workers were told to check the temperature twice a day.
They were also advised to use ice packs when moving the vaccine and to keep it away from sunlight.
The goal is to vaccinate all 14-year-old girls in the district and to educate parents about the vaccine's safety and benefits.
Many health officials attended the training to learn these important steps.
District Medical and Health Officer Dr. Ravikumar Naik emphasized the importance of proper cold chain management for the HPV vaccine.
The HPV vaccine must be stored strictly between +2°C and +8°C and monitored twice daily.
Health workers were advised to use ice packs and avoid sunlight exposure during vaccine transportation.
The district aims to vaccinate all 14-year-old girls to eradicate cervical cancer.
Awareness campaigns are planned to educate parents about the vaccine's safety and benefits.
- Who
- District Medical and Health Officer Dr. Ravikumar Naik and various health officials
- What
- Training programme on HPV vaccine storage and transportation
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- District Medical and Health Department office conference hall, Nagarkurnool
- Why
- To ensure proper cold chain management for HPV vaccine effectiveness and to make the district cervical cancer-free
- Location
- Nagarkurnool
- Event
- Training programme on HPV Vaccine Storage and Transportation
- Vaccine
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine
- Storage Temperature
- +2°C to +8°C
- Target Age Group
- 14-year-old girls