Vaccine To Tackle Cancers In Women To Be Available In Five-Six Months, Girls Aged Nine To 16 To Be Inoculated: Union Minister

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced on Tuesday (17 February) that a cancer vaccine for women is expected to be ready in five to six months. The vaccine will be available for those aged between nine to 16 years, NDTV reported.

During a press conference, the Union Minister of State for Health, Family Welfare and Ayush (Independent Charge) announced that research on a vaccine is almost finished and trials are currently taking place.

"The number of cancer patients has increased in the country, and the Central government has initiated steps to address this issue. Women above 30 will undergo screening at hospitals, and daycare cancer centres will be established for early detection of the disease," Jadhav said.

Jadhav said, "The research on a vaccine for cancers that affect women is nearly complete, and trials are underway. It will be available in five to six months, and girls in the age group of nine to 16 years will be eligible for inoculation."

When questioned about the conversion of current healthcare centers into Ayush facilities, Jadhav confirmed that hospitals already have Ayush departments, and these services are readily available for people to use.

He stated that there are 12,500 health facilities in the country, with the government actively working to increase this number.