Jan 3, 2025 · The Ministry of Health and Population has announced that girls between 10 and 14 years of age will be inoculated with a single-dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during a nationwide vaccination drive scheduled to start on February 5.

3 days ago · Nepal will need to cover a certain percentage of the cost of the vaccine once it is included in the regular immunisation list, officials say. The UN health body says HPV vaccination is recommended as part of a coordinated strategy to prevent cervical cancer and other diseases caused by the virus.

GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND POPULATION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FAMILY WELFARE DIVISION ... HPV campaign. Activities Plan; Activities and Logistic tracking; ... Title Date Action; HPV Vaccine Guideline: March 13, 2024: Download: Our Applications. Sections. CHILD HEALTH AND IMMUNIZATION SERVICE SECTION; FAMILY PLANNING AND ...

HPV vaccine can help to prevent cervical cancer. Vaccinating girls from 9 to 14 years of age before initiation of sexual activity is an important primary prevention intervention in a comprehensive cervical cancer prevention and control programme.

Sep 7, 2023 · In 2016, Nepal piloted an HPV vaccination drive in Chitwan and Kaski districts. All girls aged between 11 and 13 years were inoculated with two doses of the vaccine at the time. Nepal has also requested the Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunisation to provide the HPV doses for free so that the vaccine could be included on the regular ...

Nov 25, 2024 · Nepal is set to launch the HPV vaccination campaign on 4 February 2025 on World Cancer Day. Supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, WHO and UNICEF the campaign aims to immunize over 1.6 million adolescent schoolgirls (grade 6 to 10) and out-of-school girls (10 to 14 years of age) nationwide.

2 days ago · For this, at least 90 per cent girls aged 10 -14 years would be immunized with HPV vaccines, while at least 90 per cent women above 30 years would undergo the cervical cancer test by 2030.

Jan 30, 2025 · Photo credit: WHO Nepal/A.MaharjanThe introduction of the vaccine will mark a major milestone in Nepal’s efforts to achieve 2030 targets towards the elimination of cervical cancer as per the global strategy.The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign and its subsequent integration into the routine immunization program is a testament to Nepal's ...

3 days ago · Last year, Nepal procured 20,000 doses of the HPV vaccine and administered them to approximately 9,000 girls aged 14 to 15 across all seven provinces. The vaccination was given in two doses over a ...

4 days ago · Developed countries have been administering the HPV vaccine since 2006. However, due to limited availability and high costs, the Government of Nepal could not provide the vaccine in a timely manner, says Dr Gautam. In 2016 and 2017, Nepal administered the HPV vaccine to a limited number of girls in Chitwan and Kaski as part of a pilot project.