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Global HPV risks and vaccination efforts

Overview

Health authorities and medical experts are emphasizing the importance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination as a primary tool for preventing various cancers, including cervical, anal, and head and neck cancers.

In North America, data indicates widespread infection rates, with an estimated 79 million people affected in the United States. In Canada, 2023 recorded 1,550 new cervical cancer cases and 400 related deaths, with nearly two-thirds of HPV-related cancers being non-cervical. Medical guidelines in these regions recommend vaccination in late childhood or early adolescence, often utilizing the Gardasil 9 vaccine to target high-risk strains like HPV-16 and HPV-18.

In Pakistan, the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) has transitioned into a national HPV vaccination campaign led by the Federal Directorate for Immunization (FDI). This initiative is being conducted in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO). The program provides the vaccine free of cost through schools, designated vaccination centers, and mobile outreach teams to protect girls aged 9 to 14. Officials state that vaccination before virus exposure offers the strongest protection and should be complemented by regular medical screening and public awareness to reduce the future burden of cervical cancer.

Entities

World Health Organization · Expanded Programme on Immunization · Pakistan · Federal Directorate for Immunization · Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Pakistan launches national HPV vaccination campaign

    Pakistan has launched a national campaign to provide free HPV vaccines to girls aged 9 to 14 to prevent cervical cancer, supported by WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Human Papillomavirus (HPV) risks and prevention strategies

    HPV is a common virus that can cause various cancers. Vaccination is highly effective, especially when administered in childhood or early adolescence before exposure.

  3. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Pakistan health authorities urge HPV vaccination for cervical cancer prevention

    Health authorities are urging parents to vaccinate girls aged 9 to 14 with the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer as part of a national immunization campaign.

Sources

balita.ca · dnanews.com.pk · islamabadpost.com.pk · mana.md

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