"HPV Vaccination for Cancer Prevention Now Available in All Provinces"

 

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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