Delhi CM to launch HPV drive; 30 girls to receive first shots at GTB hospital

Officials said that while girls aged 14 are eligible to receive the vaccination, those who turn 15 within three months of the campaign’s launch will also be eligible during the special three-month drive.

Published on: Feb 28, 2026, 05:52:07 IST

By Ridhima Gupta

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will launch the special three-month Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive for 14-year-old girls at the Delhi government-run Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital on Saturday. Following the launch, 30 girls will be the first in Delhi to receive the HPV vaccination at GTB during the event, officials from the health department said.

Following the launch on Saturday, those who wish to register will be able to do so on the portal.

The HPV vaccination launch in Delhi is part of a nationwide drive. Under the rollout campaign, 14-year-olds will be given a single-dose regimen of the Gardasil 4 vaccine. Gardasil 4 (Gardasil Quadrivalent) is a vaccine that protects against four high-risk HPV types, including 6, 11, 16, and 18.

“For the launch, we had collaborated with the education department to select 30 girls who will become the first to get vaccinated under this drive. The schools then educated and sensitised parents and girls about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, and those who agreed were registered on the U-WIN portal,” an official from the hospital, aware of the matter, said.

Following the launch on Saturday, those who wish to register will be able to do so on the portal. “Once the drive is rolled out, parents whose daughters are eligible will be able to register on the portal to get the vaccination. They will have to submit verification documents to prove the age of the girl child, after which they can book a slot to receive the vaccination at their nearest government facility,” said another official who is overseeing the programme.

Officials from the health department also explained that while girls aged 14 are eligible to receive the vaccination, those who turn 15 within three months of the campaign’s launch will also be eligible during the special three-month drive.

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Ridhima Gupta
Ridhima Gupta is a Principal Correspondent at Hindustan Times, where she covers healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and public health policy. Her reporting centers on Delhi’s major hospitals (AIIMS, Safdarjung, Lok Nayak), the state health department, and emerging medical trends. Ridhima is particularly interested in reporting on healthcare issues through the lens of women, children, and persons with disabilities. Her work often explores the intersection of healthcare and public policy, examining how these factors shape access health care. Based in New Delhi, many of her reports have led to direct government action over the years, in different city. Earlier this year, she completed a media training workshop on the Impact of Extreme Heat on Health, organised by the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), further strengthening her interest in reporting on the intersection of climate change and public health. A postgraduate from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Ridhima has around a decade of experience in journalism. She began her career as a trainee television reporter with Mirror Now in Mumbai and has since worked across multiple cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi, contributing to both print and broadcast newsrooms. She is a recipient of the Laadli Media Fellowship (2022) for her reporting on education, disability, and women’s issues. Before joining Hindustan Times, Ridhima worked with The Times of India, New Indian Express and News18. A native of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Ridhima completed her undergraduate studies in Biotechnology. And when she is not working as a journalist she likes to paint and go on nature hikes.Read More

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