{
  "id": 12570860,
  "title": "Serum Institute’s HPV vaccine Cervavac receives WHO prequalification",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/serum-institutes-hpv-vaccine-cervavac-receives-who-prequalification",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-07T07:11:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
    "slug": "the-hindu-sci-tech",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/serum-institutes-hpv-vaccine-cervavac-receives-who-prequalification/article71554508.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Serum Institute of India's HPV vaccine Cervavac has received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO). This vaccine targets HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18, which are responsible for various cancers and genital warts. Cervavac is approved for use in individuals aged 9 to 26 years, both boys and girls. The inclusion in the WHO prequalified vaccines list enables the vaccine to be procured by UN agencies. Developed in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, WHO-IARC, and the Gates Foundation, Cervavac marks the 32nd WHO prequalification for Serum Institute, a leading vaccine manufacturer. CEO Adar Poonawalla expressed satisfaction with the achievement and highlighted the importance of Cervavac in strengthening global HPV response. Cervavac has been approved for use in India by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) and is administered intramuscularly in 0.5 ml or 1.0 ml vials.",
  "summary": "Inclusion on the WHO list allows Cervavac to be procured by U.N. agencies. The vaccine targets four HPV types and is indicated for girls and boys aged 9 through 26 years",
  "key_points": [
    "Serum Institute's HPV vaccine Cervavac receives WHO prequalification.",
    "Targets HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18 responsible for cancers and warts.",
    "Enables procurement by UN agencies and marks 32nd prequalification for Serum Institute."
  ],
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        "title": "Serum Institute’s HPV vaccine Cervavac receives WHO prequalification",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/serum-institutes-hpv-vaccine-cervavac-receives-who-prequalification-12574108",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}