Lucknow, Sep 25 (PTI) Atleast 100 girls received free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination against cervical cancer at an event organised in the Raj Bhavan here on Thursday, under the direction of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel.
The public health initiative, held with the support of Prerna Sanstha, combined the traditional ritual of kanya pujan in which 5100 participated. The event aimed at protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer.
According to a statement issued by Raj Bhavan, Governor Patel said daughters face several challenges and empowering them through education, values and health protection is essential. Show Full Article
“Parents must ensure good education and values for their daughters because in the future, as mothers, they will provide the nation with strong