India distributes over 8 million HPV vaccines to prevent cervical cancer
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India vaccinated over 8 million girls aged 14 against the human papillomavirus (HPV) since February 2026, as part of a national campaign to prevent cervical cancer.
The government provides the vaccine free of charge to girls with parental consent at public health facilities. Health officials expect around 12 million girls to receive the single-dose vaccination. Uttar Pradesh administered the most vaccines, with over 2.2 million doses given. Gujarat and Mizoram, states in eastern India, fully vaccinated all eligible girls.
Bihar and Assam both vaccinated over 90% of their target populations. Karnataka reached 85% coverage, while Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Kerala, Telangana, and Odisha vaccinated 60% of eligible girls. The campaign aims to protect girls from a cancer that is preventable with vaccination.
