"HPV Vaccination for Cancer Prevention Now Available in All Provinces"
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Kathmandu, April 1 – The Ministry of Health and Population has dispatched Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to all seven provinces of Nepal for the prevention of cervical cancer.
Key Details:
Vaccine Supply:
A total of 1,770,020 doses of HPV vaccine have arrived in Nepal with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
The vaccines are being distributed free of cost nationwide.
Vaccination Campaign:
Target Group: Schoolgirls (grades 6–10) and out-of-school girls aged 10–14 years (total target: 1,688,900 girls).
Campaign Period: February 4 – March 20, 2025 (Magh 22 to Falgun 6, 2081 BS).
Province-wise Distribution:
Koshi Province: 275,180 doses
Madhesh Province: 380,460 doses
Bagmati (Hetauda): 125,800 doses
Bagmati (Bhaktapur): 218,280 doses
Gandaki Province: 130,870 doses
Lumbini Province: 298,910 doses
Karnali Province: 124,400 doses
Sudurpaschim Province: 187,120 doses
Why It Matters:
This is Nepal’s nationwide rollout of HPV vaccination to combat cervical cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women.
The initiative is part of a global effort supported by Gavi to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines
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