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Itanagar: Medical staff in East Siang hit the books on Wednesday. They visited Indira Gandhi Government Higher Secondary School in Pasighat to push HPV vaccinations. It was all part of National Doctors' Day. The team wanted to teach students, parents, and teachers how these shots stop cervical cancer before it starts.
Doctors broke down the facts. They explained that long-term HPV infections drive most cervical cancer cases. Early shots cut that risk down to size. District Medical Officer Dr. Yagling Perme told the crowd to ignore the myths and look at the science. He said, "Awareness and vaccination remain among the most effective strategies for preventing cervical cancer."
The event focused on girls between 14 and 15 years old. Experts ran sessions on safety and long-term perks of the vaccine. They took questions from the crowd to clear up confusion. Dr. Perme and District Reproductive and Child Health Officer Dr. Nidak Angu confirmed that shots are ready for pickup at Bakin Pertin General Hospital. Other clinics in the district have them too.
This drive is one piece of a bigger plan. The local medical group wants to boost preventive care across the region. They keep pushing to cut down on avoidable diseases through education. It is their way of showing commitment to the community.
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