Cervical Cancer Prevention Vaccination

On 25 th June 2025, the Vishaka Committee (ICC), IQAC of Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir’s Karmaveer Bhausaheb Hiray Dental College and Hospital and Cervical cancer prevention foundation (CCPF) conducted a Cervical cancer prevention vaccination drive. The founder of CCPF, Dr. Ranjit Joshi, Dr. Chetna Dahivelkar (Gynaecologist) and their dedicated team administered the 1 st dose of the vaccine. The institute had specially arranged for the vaccine to be available at a discounted rate. Dr. Joshi was felicitated by Dr Pradeep G.L, Principal. He spoke at length about the incidence and morbidity of cervical cancer in India and emphasized the importance of HPV vaccination in the prevention of cervical cancer. The program was well attended by UG Students and Teaching staff. The outcome of the activity was that the attendees were made aware of the burden of cervical cancer and its effective prevention by HPV vaccination. They were also informed about the other benefits of HPV vaccine such as prevention of Precancerous Lesions, protection against other HPV-Related Cancers and prevention of Genital Warts.

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