HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer begins nationwide
Summary
Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign from February 8 to 27 targeting girls aged 10-14 years and those in grades 6 to 10 to prevent cervical cancer.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Population has initiated a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer.
- The campaign will run from February 8 to February 27, with dates varying by local levels.
- Vaccination will be provided at schools or designated health institutions.
- The campaign targets girls in Grade 6, out-of-school girls aged 10, girls in Grades 7 to 10, and out-of-school girls aged 11 to 14 who missed last year's vaccination.
