Tag: Cervical Cancer Prevention
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Ireland Rolls Out Next Phase of Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Programme
New phase of HPV vaccine catch-up programme The Irish government has announced the next phase of the Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Programme, highlighting sustained commitment to protecting young people from cervical cancer. The initiative, named in memory of Laura Brennan, who campaigned for comprehensive HPV vaccination, aims to ensure broad coverage across age groups…
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Sindh Rolls Out Free HPV Vaccine in Immunization Program to Shield Girls from Cervical Cancer
New Shield Against Cervical Cancer: Free HPV Vaccine Now Available in Sindh In a significant public health move, the Sindh government has officially integrated the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). This decision aims to protect young girls from cervical cancer, one of the most preventable forms of cancer with…
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HPV Vaccine Rollout in Rawalpindi: Targeting Nine-Year-Old Girls from February 2026
Expanded immunisation program adds cervical cancer vaccine The District Health Authority (DHA) Rawalpindi has announced a significant expansion of Pakistan’s national immunisation program. Cervical cancer has been added as the thirteenth disease targeted by the drive, joining a list that already includes tuberculosis, diphtheria, measles, pertussis, tetanus, polio, pneumonia, diarrhoea, typhoid, and hepatitis B among…
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HPV Screening Test Now Available for Estrie Residents
Introduction to HPV Screening in Estrie The Quebec government has made a significant advancement in women’s health by announcing the availability of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) screening test for residents of Estrie. This announcement was made by Isabelle Charest, the Minister responsible for Sports, Recreation, and the plein air activities, alongside Geneviève Hébert, the Member…