Ex-ICMR DG hails India’s HPV vaccination drive as historic move

Former ICMR DG VM Katoch and ex-health research secretary hailed India's nationwide HPV vaccination as a historic public health move. Inclusion in the national program will protect women, especially those from economically weaker sections, against cervical cancer, curb virus spread, and reduce preventable deaths, marking a milestone in India's fight against avoidable diseases.