Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming launch of the HPV vaccination campaign on February 28 promises to shield India’s young girls from cervical cancer’s grip. From Rajasthan’s Ajmer, this national effort has Poonch’s Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital primed, thanks to Deputy CMO Dr. Ruby Naz Bhatti’s meticulous oversight.
Dr. Bhatti, speaking candidly, praised the PM’s vision. ‘Grateful for this free vaccine rollout for our 14-15-year-olds – it was once an expensive private luxury,’ she said. Drawing from experience, she recounted administering two doses to her daughters at great personal expense.
With cervical cancer emerging as India’s second-top cancer fatality for women, urgency is key. ‘The HPV shot is entirely safe; shun social media scares,’ implored Dr. Bhatti, a mother who urges consultation with medical experts. Misinformation abounds online, but facts affirm the vaccine’s efficacy and security.
As drives commence post-launch in Poonch and beyond, this initiative heralds hope, potentially slashing cervical cancer rates and fostering a generation of healthier women.