Maharashtra’s Minister for Public Health and Family Welfare, , has called upon the to take the lead in developing and implementing large-scale vaccination programmes aimed at preventing among women.

During his visit to the on Friday, Abitkar reviewed the institute’s . He held an extensive discussion with , Chairman and Managing Director of SII, regarding the development of a preventive vaccine against cervical cancer.

Dr. Poonawalla noted that , adding that SII is actively working on advancing the to help reduce the disease burden.

Highlighting the growing number of cervical cancer cases in Maharashtra, Abitkar stressed the need for a combining vaccination, awareness, timely diagnosis, and appropriate treatment. He emphasised that must be organised across the state to en

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