Ayushman Bharat coverage extended to ASHA, Anganwadi workers; focus on cervical cancer vaccination

While presenting the interim Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said it is the government’s priority to adequately and timely finance MSMEs.The Minister also announced the government’s commitment to prioritise cervical cancer vaccination for girls aged 9 to 14.”Our government will encourage vaccination for girls in the age group of 9-14 years to prevent cervical cancer,” said Sitharaman.Cervical cancer, the second most prevalent cancer among Indian women, arises in the cervix and is primarily linked to persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. India contributes to approximately 25% of global cervical cancer deaths.



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