HPV Vaccination Campaign Launched to Protect Girls from Cervical Cancer

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli recently inaugurated a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to protect young girls from cervical cancer. The campaign began at Shivapuri Higher Secondary School in Baluwatar and will run until February 18 across Nepal. It is aimed at girls in grades six to ten, as well as out-of-school girls aged 10-14.

HPV is a virus that can lead to cervical cancer, which is one of the most common types of cancer among women in Nepal. The vaccine being given to the girls will protect them from this virus and help prevent cervical cancer in the future. The Ministry of Health and Population has set a target to vaccinate 1.7 million girls.

Cervical cancer is a serious issue in Nepal, causing four deaths every day. The vaccine will be provided for free, and health workers will go to schools and other places to make sure every eligible girl gets vaccinated. Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, emphasized that this vaccination campaign will help create a healthier future for the country.

The vaccine is already being used in 145 countries, and it’s proven to be an effective way to prevent the virus. Health experts are hopeful that with this new campaign, fewer girls will suffer from this dangerous disease in the future.

This vaccination drive is an important step in protecting the health of Nepal’s girls and ensuring that they have a safe and healthy future. The government has made sure that vaccines and trained health workers are available in every corner of the country to reach as many girls as possible.