# India HPV vaccination campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-hpv-vaccination-campaign
> Updated: 2026-09-11T05:51:10.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

India is conducting a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer, particularly targeting girls aged 14 and above. The initiative provides the vaccine free of charge at various government health facilities, with registration available through the U-WIN platform.

In the state of Meghalaya, the campaign initially faced significant challenges, reaching only 5% of its target with 1,841 girls vaccinated out of a goal of 39,796. Health officials attributed this low uptake to misinformation, specifically claims linking the vaccine to infertility. To combat this, the Health Department planned to intensify awareness efforts through community leaders, local language leaflets, and school sessions.

On a national scale, the Union Ministry of Health reported that India has surpassed 8 million HPV vaccinations. Several states, including Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Odisha, and Mizoram, are currently leading the campaign efforts.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: India surpasses 8 million HPV vaccinations

India has surpassed 8 million HPV vaccinations in a nationwide campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer and other HPV-related illnesses among girls and young women.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-surpasses-8-million-hpv-vaccinations

### 2026-09-03: Meghalaya HPV vaccination coverage reaches only 5% of target

Meghalaya has vaccinated only 5% of its target population for the HPV vaccine. Health officials are launching awareness drives to combat misinformation and prevent cervical cancer among adolescent girls.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meghalaya-hpv-vaccination-coverage-reaches-only-5-of-target

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Cite as: India HPV vaccination campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/india-hpv-vaccination-campaign