Strengthening maternal care networks, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh greenlit 33 maternity-focused ambulances on Saturday, distributing them across the state’s 16 districts. Backed by NEC funding and managed by local health authorities, this fleet is poised to transform emergency obstetric services.
Designed for high-risk pregnancies and neonatal care, the vehicles will bridge critical distances between villages and medical centers, potentially saving countless lives in terrain-challenged areas.
At JNIMS in Imphal East, Singh immersed himself in the HPV vaccination drive for 14-year-old girls, a nationwide effort inaugurated by PM Modi virtually. Aimed at curbing cervical cancer, the program administers a protective single dose against HPV.
The CM meticulously checked vaccination stations, conversed with doctors, nurses, and girls, and issued a certificate to a participant. His review of campus roads and facilities highlighted ongoing development priorities.
PM Modi’s message emphasized relentless government action for girls’ health, calling the HPV initiative historic in prevention. HPV vaccines neutralize the virus behind virtually all cervical cancers, a leading threat after breast cancer in Indian women.
Mizoram’s minister voiced appreciation for central support, revealing her state’s top cancer burden per capita. Tata Memorial experts tie this to tobacco addiction, unhealthy eating with smoked and processed meats, and pork fat overuse.
She stressed that preventive vaccination is exemplary, especially as 99.7% cervical cases stem from HPV. The northeastern region’s collective participation signals unified resolve against women’s cancers, fostering healthier communities.