MLN Medical College launches health initiatives for women, infants

Prayagraj: In a major push towards strengthening women’s healthcare and neonatal emergency care, the Motilal Nehru Medical College has launched two health initiatives focusing on cervical cancer prevention and life-saving treatment for newborn babies.

Under the Uttar Pradesh govt’s public health awareness campaign, a special HPV vaccination drive aimed at preventing cervical cancer among adolescent girls will be organised on May 13 at the 1/66 Immunisation Clinic of the SRN Hospital. The programme will begin at 11am.

Medical experts associated with the campaign said human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is one of the leading causes of cervical cancer among women. Doctors said that the timely vaccination can prevent nearly 90% to 95% of cervical cancer cases, making early immunisation one of the most effective preventive healthcare measures available.

The vaccination drive has been specially planned for girls in 14-15 years age group. Hospital authorities said that the 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 said cervical cancer continues to be one of the major causes of cancer-related illness among women, but awareness and timely vaccination can significantly reduce the risk.

Meanwhile, the 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 required when newborn babies fail to breathe immediately after birth.

A total of 42 doctors, including paediatricians, gynaecologists, obstetricians and anaesthetists, participated in the specialised training programme.

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.