Vaccination for All: SPARSH Hospitals Launch Structured Life-Course Immunisation Programme in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 11, 2026: In a move aimed at strengthening preventive healthcare, the SPARSH Group of Hospitals has launched a comprehensive Life-Course Vaccination (LCV) programme in Bengaluru. The initiative is among the first structured hospital-led vaccination programmes designed to cover individuals across all age groups—from children to the elderly.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Sharan Shivaraj Patil, Chairman and Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon of SPARSH Hospitals, in the presence of Jasdeep Singh, Group CEO; Dr. Ranjan Shetty, Group Medical Director and Lead Consultant–Cardiologist; and other senior healthcare professionals.
The initiative will be introduced in phases, starting with the hospital’s flagship facility on Infantry Road in Bengaluru and gradually expanding to other SPARSH centres across the city.
The programme is being supported by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. as a knowledge and awareness partner. The company will provide educational resources and capacity-building support alongside the hospital’s internal clinical expertise, led by infectious disease specialist Dr. John Paul.
Healthcare experts say India currently faces a dual burden of disease. Estimates from the World Health Organization indicate that non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular conditions, diabetes and cancers account for nearly 63–65% of deaths in the country. At the same time, infectious diseases including influenza and pneumonia continue to pose risks, particularly for vulnerable groups.
The Life-Course Vaccination programme seeks to promote immunisation as a lifelong preventive measure, extending protection beyond childhood vaccines to adolescents, adults, senior citizens and other high-risk groups. The initiative also addresses a key gap in India’s healthcare system, where adult vaccination remains significantly underutilised despite increasing health risks.
As part of the programme, individuals will be encouraged to consider recommended vaccines across different life stages, including HPV vaccines for cervical cancer prevention, shingles vaccines for herpes zoster, pneumococcal vaccines to prevent pneumonia and invasive infections, and Tdap/Td boosters that protect against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Patil said India’s healthcare system must increasingly move towards prevention rather than focusing solely on treatment. “Vaccination remains one of the most effective tools in preventive medicine, yet adult immunisation is still widely overlooked. Life-course vaccination recognises that protection is required at every stage of life—from childhood to old age,” he said.
SPARSH Hospitals will also integrate vaccination assessments into routine medical care across departments. Doctors and healthcare teams will review vaccination status during OPD visits, hospital admissions, emergency consultations and follow-up appointments to ensure patients receive timely preventive guidance.
Highlighting the operational approach of the programme, Jasdeep Singh said the initiative aims to embed preventive care into everyday hospital practice. “By integrating vaccination checks into routine patient interactions, we want to make preventive healthcare simple and accessible. Every patient visiting our hospitals should receive appropriate advice and support to remain protected throughout life,” he said.
The hospital group said the initiative is expected to improve vaccination coverage among high-risk groups, reduce the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases and encourage a broader culture of preventive healthcare in the community.
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