India, Feb. 22 -- India is gearing up to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination program, providing women vaccines to combat cancer a year after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced it in Parliament.

Girls aged 9-16 years will be priority group for inoculation. The planned drive is part of the government's efforts to combat rising cancer rates in the country.

Medical community is poised to play a crucial role in its distribution. Dr Sudeep Gupta, Director of Tata Memorial Hospital and renowned cancer expert, revealed that the medical community would actively participate in the distribution of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine after it will be included in the national program.

When asked if vaccines to fight cancer in women wi...