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National HPV vaccination campaign crosses 80 lakh doses; four states at full coverage.
11 Sep 2026
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National HPV vaccination campaign crosses 80 lakh doses; four states at full coverage12
The Union Health Ministry said more than 80 lakh doses of the HPV vaccine had been given since the national campaign for 14-year-old girls began in February 2026. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram reached 100 percent of their identified targets, and Uttar Pradesh had the highest count with over 22 lakh girls vaccinated.
- Health Ministry update of 11 September 2026: over 80 lakh HPV doses administered
- Campaign launched by PM Modi on 28 February 2026 at Ajmer for 14-year-old girls; single dose, free, voluntary, with parental consent
- Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram achieved 100 percent of identified targets
- Uttar Pradesh highest with more than 22 lakh adolescent girls vaccinated
- Annual cohort of 14-year-old girls about 1.15 to 1.2 crore (PIB launch material 1.15 crore; PTI 1.2 crore from RGI 2021 estimates)
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Disasters
Storms kill about 100 in Uttar Pradesh3456
A powerful storm and heavy rain across about a dozen districts of Uttar Pradesh on 13 May killed more than 100 people, with early reports citing 96 deaths and similar tolls earlier in Bihar.
- Storms and lightning hit Uttar Pradesh on 13 May 2026; an initial official count of 89 deaths rose to 111 in a later update, with about 72 injured
- Prayagraj and Bareilly were among the places with damage
- Chief Minister directed relief to reach affected families within 24 hours
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