New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has welcomed the Government of India's decision to launch a free nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, terming it a transformative step in the fight against cervical cancer.

The national rollout is scheduled for February 28, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to formally launch the initiative from Ajmer, Rajasthan.

Dr Anil Kumar J Nayak, President of the IMA, lauded the move, highlighting the urgent need for preventive action against cervical cancer. "On 28th February, PM Modi will launch the national HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer from Ajmer, Rajasthan. Almost 77,000 women in villages lose their lives because of cervical cancer. ...