KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, today formally inaugurated the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign at Sub District Hospital Kupwara. The inaugural ceremony was attended by the Chief Medical Officer Kupwara, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, District Immunization Officer, Medical Superintendent, Deputy Chief Education Officer, and other senior health officials and district officers.

The Deputy Commissioner underscored the critical importance of HPV vaccination in preventing cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases, noting that the campaign represents a significant advancement in the district’s preventive healthcare efforts. He further emphasized the role of ASHA and Anganwadi workers in ensuring effective mobilization of eligible beneficiaries at the community level. Several adolescent girls received the vaccine during the inaugural session.

It was informed that the vaccination campaign will be conducted over a period of next three months. The drive will initially be rolled out at all Block Headquarters and subsequently extended to all 38 Cold Chain Points across the district to ensure comprehensive coverage of eligible beneficiaries.

The DC directed to conduct intensive IEC campaign involving various stakeholders like Information, Health, Education, ICDS as well as RDD and community members for success of vaccination campaign. This initiative constitutes a major step towards safeguarding health of adolescent girls against HPV infection.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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