Tag: HPV Vaccine
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Martin Kast’s Groundbreaking Impact on HPV Vaccines and Cancer Education
Introduction: A Trailblazer in HPV Research and Cancer Education Professor W. Martin Kast, holding the Walter A. Richter Cancer Research Chair at the University of Southern California, has spent more than two decades expanding the scientific understanding of human papillomavirus (HPV)–related cancers and pushing forward innovative therapeutic vaccine strategies. His work bridges bench science with…
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Ireland Expands Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Phase to Fifth-Year Students and Beyond
New Phase of Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Opens in Ireland Ireland has announced the next phase of the Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up programme, a major public health initiative named in memory of the young campaigner whose advocacy helped make HPV vaccination routine for school-age children. The government confirmed that the expansion will begin…
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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 Expands Immunization: HPV Vaccine Now Free to Protect Against Cervical Cancer
Overview: HPV Vaccine Added to Sindh’s Immunization Plan The Sindh government has formally expanded its Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) to include the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. This move aims to provide free vaccination to eligible young girls, offering a proactive shield against cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in women.…
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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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Sindh Expands Immunization: HPV Vaccine Now Free to Protect Girls from Cervical Cancer
Protecting Future Generations: HPV Vaccine Goes Free Under Sindh’s EPI The Sindh government has announced a landmark step in the fight against cervical cancer by officially adding the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). This policy shift means state-backed, free inoculation for eligible girls, a move aimed at reducing the…
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Act Now to Eliminate Cervical Cancer: WHO SEA Highlights World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day
World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day: A Call to Action for Southeast Asia On World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, health leaders in the World Health Organization’s Southeast Asia region are urging governments, communities, and individuals to intensify efforts to prevent and treat one of the most preventable cancers affecting women. The message is clear: act now…
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Global Action on World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day Signals New Era in Preventive Health
Overview: A historic milestone in cervical cancer prevention Today marks the inaugural World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, a landmark initiative mandated by the World Health Assembly to accelerate global efforts toward ending a preventable cancer. The day gathers governments, international organizations, civil society, health professionals, and communities in a united push to speed up vaccination,…
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Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Africa: Dr Issimouha Dillé’s Plan
Introduction: A Turning Point in Africa’s Fight Against Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer remains a major public health challenge in Africa, even though it is almost entirely preventable. On Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action, observed on 17 November, we spoke with Dr Issimouha Dillé, an adviser on cancer prevention research and policy. Her insights illuminate…
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Ireland on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, report finds
Ireland Sets Sights on a Cervical Cancer Endgame by 2040 Ireland is positioned to reach a landmark public health goal: eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2040. A new national report indicates that the country’s vaccination, screening, and treatment programs are aligning with the ambitious target of reducing incidence to just four…