Cervical Cancer: One Vaccine Prevents 90% of Uterine Cancer, Government Launches Drive

• Government launches massive vaccination program to curb cervical cancer, targeting women's health.
• Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women after breast cancer, often neglected due to lack of awareness.
• HPV vaccine is a panacea, preventing the spread of Human Papillomavirus, the primary cause of this cancer.
• Girls will receive a single 0.5 ml dose free of charge at selected government hospitals, providing 12 years of protection.
• Program targets 2.8 lakh girls in Greater Hyderabad, with vaccines soon available at all PHCs and Urban Health Centers.