Prayagraj: In a significant step to enhance women's healthcare and neonatal emergency care, Motilal Nehru Medical College has introduced two health initiatives focusing on cervical cancer prevention and life-saving treatment for newborns.
HPV Vaccination Drive for Cervical Cancer Prevention
Under the Uttar Pradesh government's public health awareness campaign, a special HPV vaccination drive will be held on May 13 at the 1/66 Immunisation Clinic of SRN Hospital, starting at 11 AM. The initiative aims to prevent cervical cancer among adolescent girls through timely immunisation against human papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer.
Medical experts emphasised that HPV infection is one of the primary causes of cervical cancer in women. Timely vaccination can prevent nearly 90% to 95% of cervical cancer cases, making it one of the most effective preventive healthcare measures. The drive is specifically planned for girls aged 14-15 years.
Hospital authorities stated that beneficiaries must bring the Aadhaar card of the girl child, a parent or guardian, and a valid mobile number for registration and verification. Nodal officer Dr. Abhishek Tiwari noted that cervical cancer remains a major cause of cancer-related illness among women, but awareness and timely vaccination can significantly reduce the risk.
Neonatal Resuscitation Programme
Meanwhile, MLN Medical College also organised a Neonatal Resuscitation Programme (NRP) under a national campaign led by the National Neonatology Forum in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Prayagraj chapter. The programme focused on emergency treatment techniques for newborns who fail to breathe immediately after birth.
A total of 42 doctors, including paediatricians, gynaecologists, obstetricians, and anaesthetists, participated in the specialised training. Former IAP president Dr. Ritu Jain served as course coordinator, while Paediatrics department head Prof. Dr. Manisha Maurya acted as lead instructor. Experts said the training aimed to improve neonatal emergency response and reduce infant mortality through timely medical intervention and life-saving resuscitation techniques.
