To mark the launch, 30 children of neighbouring slums were given free vaccination at a function, which was inaugurated by Dr K Ajay Kumar, Rotary District Governor, on the hospital premises.
Padma Bhushan Dr Varaprasad Reddy, Chairman, Sanofi group of companies had provided free dose of vaccine for the project, Hospital chairman, V G Mohanprasad, told reporters.
Under the project parents of children, who have not been vaccinated against Hepatitis B, can ask for free vaccinaton through the concerned headmaster or principal of their educational institutions, he said.