The Central Government has sent another 1,90,890 doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to Andhra Pradesh as part of the second phase of the national immunisation programme. State Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said the fresh consignment will be distributed across districts based on local requirements.
This follows an earlier batch of 1,90,800 doses supplied by the Union Government. The vaccine is being administered to 14-year-old girls to protect them against HPV infections, a major cause of cervical cancer.
According to the Health Department, the vaccination drive—currently underway statewide—will continue until May. Officials said district teams are coordinating logistics and outreach to ensure smooth distribution and timely administration of doses.
The Minister added that the programme is progressing steadily, with efforts focused on achieving full coverage under the nationwide cervical cancer prevention initiative.
