HPV Vaccination Campaign Launched in Zunheboto to Prevent Cervical Cancer

A new HPV vaccination drive was launched in Zunheboto, Nagaland, on August 29, 2026, as part of a nationwide effort to combat cervical cancer.

Health experts emphasized that the vaccine is highly effective in preventing not only cervical cancer but also head and neck cancers in both men and women.

The campaign aims to increase immunization coverage among adolescents, with local health teams conducting awareness sessions to address vaccine hesitancy.