HPV Vaccination Drive Conducted Across GBA Area

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has initiated a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive targeting adolescent girls, with 2,562 beneficiaries vaccinated so far under the ongoing public health campaign

Key Details:

• Authority: Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)

• Program Launch Date: March 26

• Target Group: Girls aged 14–15 years

• Vaccinations Administered So Far: 2,562

• Total Target: 1,18,339 girls across 365 wards

• Vaccination Centres: 145 Urban Primary Health Centres

• Cost: Free of charge

• Registration Portal: U-WIN (https://uwin.mohfw.gov.in/home)

• Certificate: E-certificate issued post vaccination

• Safety Update: No adverse effects reported so far

Health Context:

• Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancers affecting women globally

• India ranks second, with over 79,000 cases reported in 2022

• HPV infection is the primary cause

• WHO aims to vaccinate 90% of girls by age 14 by 2030

Public Advisory:

• Parents are encouraged to ensure vaccination for eligible children

• Avoid misinformation circulating on social media

• Visit nearest government health centres for vaccination

• Children already vaccinated in private hospitals are not eligible for repeat doses