Shimla, Feb. 28 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday launched the statewide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign and said the state government has set a target to vaccinate 64,000 adolescent girls against cervical cancer.

Speaking at the event in Shimla, the Chief Minister said cervical cancer and breast cancer are among the most common cancers affecting women and stressed the importance of prevention through early vaccination and awareness. He clarified that while cancer treatment can be complex, early detection and preventive measures like vaccination significantly reduce the risk.

The vaccination drive will focus on girls aged 13 to 14 years, ideally before marriage, in line with medical gu...