27th November 2024
Venue: Sant Parmanand Hospital, 18 Shamnath Marg Civil Lines, Delhi-54
Organized by: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,Sant Parmanand Hospital, Innerwheel District 301 & Okti Foundation
Target Audience: Women of all ages with a focus on adolescent & young women.

A Cervical Cancer Vaccination Camp was organized on 27th November 2024 with the goal of raising awareness about cervical cancer and providing vaccination to prevent the disease. The event aimed at educating the public, especially women and young girls, on the importance of vaccination and screening as a preventive measure against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause of cervical cancer & cancer related deaths. This camp was part of an ongoing public health initiative to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer and empower women with the knowledge of preventive healthcare.

Key Highlights of the Event

  • Vaccination Drive: 138 girls received HPV Vaccination out of which 83 girls received 1st dose and 55 girls received 2nd dose. Health professionals provided guidance on the two or three-dose vaccine schedule.
  • Sensitization of women with awareness lectures was done by Dr Saritha Shamsunder, Dr Sonal Bathla, Dr Sweta Balani, Dr Shalu Jain, Dr Anju Bala, Dr Payal Agarwal.
  • Thermocoagulator was donated by Innerwheel Club for the treatment of cervical pre cancerous lesions to the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Vaccination Coverage and Participation

  • Targeted Demographics: The camp primarily focused on women and girls aged 9-20 years, as the HPV vaccine is most effective when administered before exposure to the virus. A significant number of young girls from schools and local community centres attended the event. Mother of these your girls were motivated to get cervical cancer screening done.
  • Total Vaccinations Administered: 138 participants received the vaccine, with many more showing interest in follow-up doses.
  • Feedback: The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing appreciation for the free service and the valuable information provided during the health awareness sessions.

Conclusion

By continuing to offer such programs, we can significantly reduce the risk of cervical cancer, develop herd immunity and improve the overall health of women across the region.