National vaccination campaign against HPV advances in Nicaragua

The Ministry of Well being (Minsa) stated in an announcement that since January 13, 69,920 Nicaraguan women have been immunized right here, which represents 52 p.c of the goal.

In keeping with authorities of the well being portfolio, the vaccines for this marketing campaign can be found nationwide from well being facilities and medical posts in well being gala’s in locations of adverse entry on this Central American nation.

This vaccination campaign developed by the Sandinista authorities along with Nicaraguan households, the group community, native authorities and well being employees, corresponds to the 2025 cycle, and immunizes women who didn’t obtain their first dose in 2024.

The HPV vaccine, which is roughly 98 p.c efficient, is run in two doses, one at first of the 12 months and the second six months later.

The prevention of cervical most cancers is a public well being precedence for the federal government, which is why vaccination is a crucial device for stopping the illness.

In keeping with official information, a dose of HPV vaccine in personal well being facilities in Nicaragua prices between 100 and 150 {dollars}, nonetheless, the Sandinista Govt ensures it freed from cost.

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