Kathmandu Acting Mayor Directs Systematic Implementation of HPV Vaccination Campaign in Schools

Kathmandu. The Acting Chief of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Sunita Dangol, has directed that the school-centered Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign be moved forward in a systematic manner. While inaugurating the vaccination drive on Tuesday at Padmakanya Secondary School in Dillibazar, she cautioned the Health Department and all subordinate bodies to successfully complete this campaign.

This vaccine, which prevents cervical cancer, is provided free of cost by the government. Dangol stated that since this vaccine, which previously required a fee, is now available free of charge at the school level, a large number of adolescent girls should benefit from it. "This program is being implemented in all schools across the metropolis; our desire is that it proceeds systematically so that the maximum number of sisters can benefit from it," she said.

The government has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign to combat cervical cancer following an increase in fatalities among women due to the disease. The Metropolitan City informed that the campaign is being conducted in all schools within its jurisdiction and urged adolescent girls who have not yet received the vaccine to participate.