Ludhiana, June 2 (Rajkumar Sathi). Under the directions of Civil Surgeon Ludhiana, Dr. Ramandeep Kaur, a special coordination meeting was held at Community Health Centre, Sudhar, to review the progress of the HPV vaccination campaign and to ensure coverage of all remaining eligible beneficiaries. The meeting was chaired by District Immunization Officer Dr. Harpreet Singh and Senior Medical Officer, CHC Sudhar, Dr. Davinder Kumar. Religious leaders, village panchs and sarpanchs, Lady Health Visitors, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, ASHA workers, and other healthcare staff participated in large numbers. During the meeting, Dr. Harpreet Singh informed that the special HPV vaccination campaign for girls who have completed 14 years of age but have not yet turned 15 has been extended for another 90 days. He stated that the primary objective of the Health Department is to ensure that no eligible girl is deprived of this life-saving vaccine and that 100 percent coverage is achieved. He explained that the HPV vaccine is an effective preventive measure against cervical cancer and protects girls from the risk of developing serious diseases in the future. The vaccine has been proven safe and effective worldwide and is considered an important public health intervention. The officials emphasized that special vaccination sessions will continue to be organized in schools and communities to reach all remaining eligible girls. Health workers were instructed to prepare village-wise beneficiary lists, conduct door-to-door outreach, and ensure that no eligible beneficiary is left behind. The need for stronger coordination with the Education Department and the Department of Women and Child Development was also highlighted. Religious leaders and representatives of local self-government institutions were requested to create awareness among community members about the benefits of the HPV vaccine and to help dispel myths and misconceptions related to vaccination. Lady Health Visitors, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, and ASHA workers were also instructed to ensure the proper utilization of all vaccines and to follow the principle of using vaccines with earlier expiry dates first, thereby preventing vaccine wastage. Appealing to parents across the district, Civil Surgeon Dr. Ramandeep Kaur urged them to get their daughters vaccinated against HPV for a healthier and safer future. She said that the vaccine acts as a protective shield against a serious and potentially life-threatening disease. She further advised parents not to believe rumors and to contact their nearest government health facility for any information or guidance. At the conclusion of the meeting, all religious leaders, panchayati representatives, and healthcare workers pledged their full support to make the extended HPV vaccination campaign a success, ensure that every eligible girl is covered, and prevent vaccine wastage.
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