HPV vaccination campaign goes digital with health–education collaboration
Summary
Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer, integrating vaccination data digitally with the education sector's management system for accurate recording and coordination.
Key Points
- Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population launched a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer.
- Vaccination data for schoolgirls will be digitally recorded in the Integrated Education Management Information System (IEMIS).
- This collaboration between health and education sectors aims to improve accuracy and coordination of immunization data.
- The campaign targets girls in Grade 6, out-of-school girls aged 10-14, and those who missed last year's vaccination.
