New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- In a major leap for women's health and making cancer treatment more accessible, the Central government is set to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination programme, official sources stated on Tuesday.

Speaking to ANI, sources stated that HPV vaccines will be provided free of charge to adolescent girls. This initiative aims to protect them against cervical cancer, which remains one of the most common yet preventable cancers affecting women in India. It further mentioned that this decision marks a significant milestone towards achieving the vision of "Swastha Nari." Such an initiative is set to help with preventing deaths from a cancer which claims the lives of over 40,000 people every year.

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