Imphal: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh attended the nationwide launch of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign against cervical cancer on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Auditorium Hall, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal East.
The programme was launched virtually across all states and union territories by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Ajmer, Rajasthan.
The HPV vaccine protects girls from HPV infection, which is the leading cause of cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers among women. It is being administered to 14–15-year-old girls under a campaign-mode strategy.
The vaccine follows a single-dose schedule and is a key step towards preventing cervical cancer and safeguarding the health of future generations.
Before the programme, the Chief Minister also flagged off 33 ambulances for maternity services to various districts of the state. The ambulances were funded by the North Eastern Council (NEC) and procured by the Directorate of Health Services, Manipur, to strengthen maternal and child healthcare delivery across the state.
During the event, the Chief Minister visited the Registration Counter, Vaccination Room, and Observation Room at JNIMS, where he interacted with doctors, nurses, and beneficiaries, and handed over a vaccination certificate to a girl who received the HPV vaccine.
He also inspected the internal roads of the JNIMS campus and reviewed the condition of the infrastructure.
In his address, the Prime Minister stated that the government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the daughters of the country are healthy and prosperous, describing the nationwide HPV vaccination drive as a transformative step in preventive healthcare.
Minister Khuraijam Loken Singh, Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, administrative secretaries, the Director of Health Services, and doctors, nurses, and medical staff, among others, attended the programme.