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Jharkhand Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive Slow: Low Coverage for Girls

April 17, 2026 2,884 views 1 min read
Jharkhand Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive Slow: Low Coverage for Girls

Jharkhand Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive Slow: Low Coverage for Girls


Jharkhand&039;s 100-day free anti-cervical cancer vaccination drive for girls aged 14-15 is progressing slowly, with only 1.26% coverage achieved in the first fortnight. Palamu district lags significantly, prompting the administration to launch a sensitization campaign involving the education department to address parental concerns and misgivings about the vaccine&039;s safety and necessity.

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