The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has successfully administered 31,579 doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to adolescent girls as part of a citywide campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer. This effort has achieved 65% of its vaccination target among the 48,443 eligible girls identified in the city. The campaign, which began earlier this month, will continue until May 31 and is designed to enhance health awareness while providing crucial immunization. Girls aged 14 to 15 can receive the vaccine at no cost at any Urban Health Centre or AMC-run hospital. The AMC emphasizes that the HPV vaccine is one of the safest and most effective methods for protecting against cervical cancer, which can be life-threatening. The initiative not only aims to improve health outcomes but also offers significant financial relief, as the vaccine typically costs around ₹3,000 in private healthcare settings.