India, Aug. 26 -- Gautam Budh Nagar has resumed its awareness and vaccination drive against cervical cancer in government and government-aided schools, with a target to vaccinate 2,500 girls aged 9-15 in 2025-26, officials said on Monday.

Awareness drives which began on May 23 earlier this year were halted due to schools' summer break but have been now revived, with 26 awareness camps already held in the district.

"The district will administer HPV CervicaVac, developed by the Serum Institute of India, in two doses spaced six months apart. The vaccine aims to protect girls from cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers affecting women in India," district employment officer Manisha Atri.

Of the 2,500 girls targeted under the MoU si...