Cervical cancer vaccine cost could drop?Government in talks with Serum Institute to purchase vaccine for young girls

The Narendra Modi government will encourage young girls to get vaccinated against cervical cancer, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Thursday while presenting the interim budget. The announcement stated that the government plans to promote vaccination of girls aged 9 to 14 with the purpose of preventing cervical cancer. The announcement by the Ministry of … Read more

Focus on self-help groups, education and cervical cancer vaccine: Why Sitharaman’s mid-term budget hinges on ‘Nari Shakti’

reporter: Pallavi Ghosh Last updated: February 1, 2024 15:59 UTC Thursday’s interim budget presentation gave a hint that Nari Shakti is one of the main focus areas of the Narendra Modi government. In an all-male team, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emerged as the only powerful woman to present a record sixth consecutive budget. One of … Read more