Prataprao Jadhav, the Union Minister of State for Health, Family Welfare, and Ayush, announced that a vaccine to prevent cancer in women would be available in five to six months, marking a significant advancement in the medical field. The vaccine is now undergoing testing and is nearing the end of its development. Girls between the ages of nine and sixteen will receive it. The goal of the initiative is to reduce the long-term incidence of some cancers by providing early protection against them.
During a news conference in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, Minister Jadhav brought up the rising number of cancer cases in India. He said that in order to control this new health concern, the central government has been taking proactive measures. As part of this, hospitals would scan women over 30 for cancer, and childcare centers for cancer patients would be offered to help with early identification and prompt treatment.
The Indian government is nearing completion of a vaccine study aimed at early cancer protection for young girls, particularly those with breast, mouth, and cervical cancers. The vaccine will be introduced in the coming months, reducing financial strain on families fighting the disease. The government has also exempted customs duty on cancer treatment drugs, aiming to make life-saving drugs more accessible.
