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Tamil Nadu is anticipated to start out its human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program by the tip of subsequent month.
This system might be carried out in all 38 districts, beginning with the 4 districts with the best incidence of cervical most cancers: Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruvannamalai and Dharmapuri.
A complete of three,38,000 women throughout the state will profit from this vaccination programme. In line with Well being Minister Ma, the primary vaccinations might be given to 27,000 kids in 4 districts. Subramanian spoke to reporters on the sidelines of an occasion to mark World AIDS Day on Friday (December 12, 2025).
The state authorities allotted Rs 36 million within the final price range for HPV vaccination program for women aged 9 to 14 years to forestall cervical most cancers. The vaccination program is anticipated to start by the tip of subsequent month.
“The tender has been accomplished and the work is nearing completion. As soon as the method is completed, the vaccines might be procured,” he stated, including that coaching for medical doctors and nurses on vaccine administration started this week.
A 14-year-old woman might be vaccinated, after which this system will goal ages 9 to 14. Every little one will obtain two doses. “This system will start by vaccinating feminine college students finding out in authorities and government-aided faculties,” he stated. Tamil Nadu would be the first state within the nation to supply HPV freed from cost, he added. Within the non-public sector, a single dose of the vaccine prices near 2,000 ₹.
HIV within the state
India’s HIV prevalence was 0.23%, whereas in Tamil Nadu it was 0.16%. The state assured 100% testing of pregnant ladies for HIV and syphilis, thereby stopping transmission to infants. There have been 2,600 Nambikai Mayams (Built-in Counseling and Testing Heart) and 81 antiretroviral remedy facilities throughout the state.
A number of years in the past, a retailer that practiced “blood artwork” was shut down, and such actions proceed to be beneath scrutiny. Equally, secure dealing with of needles and their instant disposal are additionally being monitored, Subramanian stated.
The Minister stated numerous consciousness campaigns are being repeatedly undertaken to remove HIV/AIDS from Tamil Nadu by 2030.
