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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 Mat...