Dhankuta District to Launch HPV Vaccination Campaign Against Cervical Cancer
Summary
Dhankuta district will conduct an HPV vaccination campaign targeting young girls in schools to prevent cervical cancer, the leading cause of female cancer deaths in Nepal.
Key Points
- Dhankuta district will launch an HPV vaccination campaign on Magh 27-29 targeting eligible girls to prevent cervical cancer.
- Cervical cancer causes 1,313 deaths annually in Nepal, mostly in low- and middle-income countries.
- The campaign targets female students in Grade 6 and adolescent girls aged 10-14, including out-of-school girls.
- The vaccine is safe, free, and administered by trained health workers in schools or health facilities.
- Parents are urged to support vaccination and not be misled by misinformation.
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