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An impending crisis looms over India's supply of injectable poliomyelitis vaccine (IPV) as French drugmaker Sanofi has shut down its manufacturing plants in the country, halting production of its IPV brand ShanIPV in December 2023. Sanofi's closure has raised concerns about disruptions in India's polio eradication efforts, as it catered to over 80% of the country's IPV dose requirements.
Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine can protect against certain types of cervical cancer
Actress and model Poonam Pandey, known for her debut film 'Nasha' and participation in Kangana Ranaut's reality show 'Lock Upp', passed away at 32 due to cervical cancer. The shocking news has saddened the entertainment industry. Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women and the second most common in India. It can be prevented with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine.
India has a population of 511.4 million women aged 15 years and older who are at risk of developing cervical cancer. Cervical cancer ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women in India.
Sitharaman stated, "Our government will encourage vaccination for girls aged 9 to 14 years as a preventive measure against cervical cancer" during her budget speech.