8,315 Girls Vaccinated Against HPV; Private Hospitals and Doctors Asked to Ensure Prompt Medical Services During Dongargarh Navratri Fair
Published on: October 07, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
The Health Department in Rajnandgaon district is undertaking measures aimed at strengthening preventive healthcare and ensuring timely medical services for the public. As part of these efforts, free HPV vaccination is being provided to eligible girls to help prevent cervical cancer, while preparations are also underway to ensure adequate health facilities during the upcoming Kwar Navratri fair at Maa Bamleshwari Temple in Dongargarh.
8,315 Girls Vaccinated Under HPV Drive
The district has set a target of 10,577 eligible girls for HPV vaccination. Of these, 8,315 girls have been vaccinated so far, while 2,262 eligible girls are yet to receive the vaccine.
The HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine is being provided free of cost by the Health Department. HPV infection can be a major cause of cervical cancer and certain other serious diseases. Vaccination at the recommended age during adolescence can help reduce the future risk of cancers caused by HPV infection.
The Health Department has appealed to parents of girls aged 14 to 15 years to ensure that their daughters receive HPV vaccination for protection against cervical cancer.
The vaccine is available free of cost at Primary Health Centres, Community Health Centres and the District Hospital in the district.
Health Preparations for Dongargarh Navratri Fair
Meanwhile, preparations for providing better and prompt healthcare facilities to devotees and visitors during the Kwar Navratri fair at Maa Bamleshwari Temple, Dongargarh, were reviewed at a meeting of private hospital operators and doctors.
The meeting was held at the Collectorate conference hall under the directions of Collector Jitendra Yadav and was chaired by Zila Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Durga Prasad Adhikari.
The fair is scheduled to be held from October 11 to 20, 2026. During the meeting, officials reviewed arrangements aimed at keeping health services smooth and effective throughout the event.
Medical Teams, Ambulances and Emergency Services
Instructions were issued regarding the formation of medical teams, deployment of doctors and paramedical staff, availability of ambulances and emergency medical services during the fair.
Private hospital operators were asked to coordinate with the Health Department and administration and provide medical and paramedical personnel as required. They were also directed to ensure prompt medical assistance during emergency situations.
Directions on Healthcare Standards and Schemes
The meeting also included instructions regarding compliance with provisions of the PCPNDT Act and providing eligible beneficiaries healthcare benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Relief Scheme and Ayushman Bharat Scheme, as per applicable rules.
Private hospitals were directed to operate in accordance with the Nursing Home Guidelines and government-prescribed rules and standards. They were also asked to maintain the required medical facilities and human resources and ensure quality and safe healthcare services for patients.
Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Netram Navratna, along with other officials, private hospital operators and doctors, attended the meeting.
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