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The state well being division on Sunday (March 8, 2026) launched a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination marketing campaign for ladies aged 9 to 14 years. The initiative, undertaken on Worldwide Ladies’s Day, goals to vaccinate round 9.84 crore women within the state to forestall cervical most cancers.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched the marketing campaign in Mumbai. He stated the choice to manage the vaccine was a precaution in opposition to rising well being considerations. “Modifications in way of life and elevated stress are growing the incidence of significant ailments. In keeping with the precept that prevention is healthier than remedy, this vaccination drive is a vital step,” Shinde stated.
The Prime Minister recalled the “Protected Moms, Protected Households” initiative throughout his time as Prime Minister, noting that 3 billion girls have been examined. He stated round 10,000 girls had been identified with most cancers at an early stage throughout the marketing campaign, permitting for well timed intervention.
Shinde added that eight mammography screening automobiles deployed in villages have to date screened 2.91 billion girls. He stated the federal government might increase funds from the District Planning and Growth Council (DPDC), Goa Daman Diu (GDR) fund or the state well being funds, if obligatory, and would take into account procuring extra automobiles.
Relating to well being infrastructure, the Deputy Chief Minister stated that a number of hospital buildings within the state had been 60-70% full. He stated efforts are being made to safe funding at low rates of interest from establishments such because the Asian Growth Financial institution and the World Financial institution to finish these. It was additionally permitted to develop well being infrastructure via a public-private partnership (PPP) mannequin.
Shinde stated that in his tenure as chief minister, round Rs 450 million was disbursed from the Prime Minister’s Reduction Fund to 70,000-80,000 sufferers. He added that the fund will proceed to offer assist even underneath the present administration.
On this event, the Ministry of Well being praised the contribution of ladies docs, surgeons, nurses and well being staff to public well being. Well being Minister Prakash Avitkar, Well being Minister Meghna Bordikar, Chief Minister (Well being) Nipun Vinayak and Well being Commissioner Dr.
