Who is covered first under India’s hpv vaccination drive?

The initial focus is 14-year-old girls receiving a single-dose HPV vaccine through schools, primary health centres, and government hospitals under the India immunisation programme. States may add outreach for out-of-school adolescents via special sessions. Watch local health department circulars for dates, documentation needs, and catch-up plans across districts.

Why is the single-dose HPV vaccine important for cervical cancer prevention?

A single-dose schedule lowers missed-visit risks, reduces cold-chain stress, and speeds population coverage, which supports cervical cancer prevention. It also streamlines procurement and inventory, letting programmes move more doses with fewer sessions. That operational simplicity can improve uptake, free clinic time, and create steadier demand for related screening services.

What indicators should investors track as the rollout begins?

Monitor central and state tender notices, supplier counts, delivery timelines, and coverage updates by district. Follow AEFI reporting speed and closure quality, plus cold-chain readiness and school-session timetables. Screening volumes at hospitals and organised labs, especially HPV DNA tests, can validate downstream demand and inform quarterly revenue pacing.

How will AEFI systems influence market outcomes and suppliers?

Transparent AEFI reporting builds public trust and stabilises session turnout, which supports predictable offtake for suppliers and logistics partners. Rapid investigation and clear closure notes reduce rumor risk. Vendors that provide training, documentation, and compliant storage evidence typically face fewer interruptions and enjoy better renewal odds in multi-year contracts.

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India’s HPV Vaccination Drive: February 28 — Pharma Demand Watch

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

India’s hpv vaccination drive begins on 28 February, adopting a single-dose HPV vaccine for 14-year-old girls under the India immunisation programme. The goal is cervical cancer prevention in a country that recorded 127,526 new cases and 79,906 deaths in 2022. For investors, procurement pace and execution will shape near-term demand across vaccine suppliers, diagnostics, cold-chain logistics, and hospitals. We outline what to track this week: central and state tenders, rollout milestones, coverage updates, and AEFI reporting from government facilities that support confidence and continuity.