Hyderabad, Feb. 28 -- Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha on Saturday, February 28, launched the state's Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive at King Koti Hospital in Hyderabad, as part of a nationwide programme initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The three-month special campaign, running in mission mode, will cover girls aged 14 to 15 years, with the state targeting nearly 3.5 to 4 lakh beneficiaries. During this period, eligible girls can receive the vaccine daily at designated facilities.

In the first month, the vaccine will be available at government general hospitals, area hospitals and community health centres, before being extended to Primary Health Centres (PHCs). After the three-month campaign, the vac...