Karnataka Health Department to vaccinate nearly 11,400 girls in govt hostels against HPV
Bengaluru: In the absence of a nationwide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program, the Karnataka State Health Department has undertaken a project to vaccinate around 11,400 14-year-old girls residing in government hostels under the Social Welfare Department (SWD).
According to global statistics cited by Deccan Herald on Thursday, eight out of 10 women will contract the HPV virus at some point in their lives. This poses a significant risk to over 480 million women in India, as certain strains of the virus can lead to cervical cancer. However, vaccination is known to be effective in preventing the onset of HPV-related cancers.
Sources told DH that the SWD will fund the project, which is estimated to cost Rs 2.88 crore. The funds will cover two doses of the vaccine for 11,393 girls across Karnataka. This includes 5,372 girls enrolled in class eight and 6,021 girls in class nine.
"The money is yet to be released; this will be discussed in the next meeting of the SC/ST Council," mentioned the source.
The vaccination drive will be carried out in one phase and is expected to roll out within the next two months, following the government order that was issued on March 1.
The order, which DH said that it had accessed, noted that the HPV vaccine will be administered according to the guidelines set by the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) after the vaccines are procured by the State Health Department.
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Dr. Thumbay Moideen featured in Entrepreneur Middle East 100 NRI’s of the year
Dubai: Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder of Thumbay Group has been featured in this year's “The 100 NRIs by Entrepreneur Middle East.”
The annual feature recognises 100 prominent Non-Resident Indian entrepreneurs from diverse fields. Other notable names on the list include Zakariya Jokatte, Ashish Koshy, Deepak Babani, Pankaj Kundr, Faizal E. Kottikollon, Dr. Vivek Oberoi, and Prashant Goenka.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, son of the late community leader B. Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, is a prominent alumnus of St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He has earned widespread recognition in the UAE and beyond for his contributions to higher education and healthcare. He is also a recipient of the Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award 2025.
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In 1997, Dr. Moideen founded the Thumbay Group, a diversified international conglomerate that has expanded into health education, healthcare services, and medical research. In 1998, he became the first Indian invited by the rulers of Ajman to establish a medical college in the UAE, which has now grown into a university with its own network of hospitals, clinics, medical centers, and pharmacies across the country.
Dr. Moideen’s achievements have been recognised in respected publications, including Forbes Middle East and Arabian Business. He has also received an Honorary Fellowship from the International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA) and an honorary doctorate from Amity University.
Today, Thumbay Group institutions cater to students and healthcare professionals from over 100 nationalities, contributing to workforce development and research-driven healthcare practices. Dr. Moideen is widely regarded as one of the most influential Non-Resident Indians in the Gulf, a respected voice from the Beary community, and a leading Muslim entrepreneur and educationist.
Over the past decades, he has steered Thumbay Group’s expansion into a multi-sector organisation focusing on academic medicine, research-led healthcare, and global education. His initiatives have created opportunities for thousands of healthcare professionals and students while strengthening healthcare delivery systems and academic collaboration across regions.
