SPARSH Group of Hospitals has announced the launch of a Life-Course Vaccination (LCV) programme aimed at strengthening preventive and integrated healthcare across age groups, covering individuals from childhood to elderly adulthood.
The programme was launched by Dr Sharan Shivaraj Patil, Chairman and Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon, SPARSH Group of Hospitals, in the presence of Jasdeep Singh, Group CEO, SPARSH Group of Hospitals, and Dr Ranjan Shetty, Group Medical Director and Lead Consultant – Cardiologist, along with other members of the healthcare community.
The rollout will take place in phases, beginning with the Infantry Road hospital in Bengaluru, followed by expansion across other SPARSH hospital centres in the city.
The initiative is supported by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. as a knowledge and awareness partner. The company will provide educational resources and capacity-building support alongside in-house scientific expertise led by Dr John Paul, Consultant Infectious Diseases at SPARSH Hospitals, to strengthen awareness about adult and life-stage vaccination.
According to estimates from the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular illnesses, diabetes and cancers account for nearly 63–65 per cent of deaths in India, while infectious diseases including influenza and pneumonia continue to affect vulnerable populations. Urbanisation, sedentary lifestyles and environmental factors are increasing health risks in urban centres such as Bengaluru.
The programme aims to promote vaccination as a preventive health measure across life stages, extending beyond childhood immunisation to include adolescents, adults, elderly populations and high-risk groups. It seeks to address gaps in adult vaccination uptake in India. The programme includes vaccines such as HPV for cervical cancer prevention, shingles for herpes zoster, pneumococcal vaccines for pneumonia and invasive infections, and Tdap or Td boosters for protection against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, among others recommended across life stages.
Speaking on the initiative, Dr Sharan Shivaraj Patil said, “India’s healthcare system must gradually shift from a model focused largely on treating illness to one that actively protects health. Prevention is the foundation of a stronger and more resilient society. Vaccination is among the most powerful tools in preventive medicine, yet life-stage vaccination beyond childhood remains underutilized in India.”
“Life-course vaccination recognizes that protection is needed at every stage of life—from childhood to elderly years. Through this initiative, we hope to encourage a broader public-health mindset where prevention, awareness and timely vaccination become an integral part of lifelong healthcare,” he added.
SPARSH Hospitals will integrate vaccination assessment into routine clinical care across departments. Medical heads of departments and healthcare providers will review vaccination status at patient touchpoints including outpatient consultations, hospital admissions, emergency care and follow-up visits.
Jasdeep Singh said, “With the Life-Course Vaccination programme, we are operationalising preventive healthcare within the hospital ecosystem. By integrating vaccination assessments across departments and patient interactions, we aim to make preventive care simple, accessible and routine for patients and families. Our focus is to ensure that every individual visiting our Units receives the right guidance, access and support to stay protected throughout different stages of life.”
The initiative aims to increase vaccination coverage among high-risk populations, reduce the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases and promote preventive health as part of medical care.