Tag: HPV vaccination

29 March 2024

All Form One Girls From 2022 And 2023 Cohorts Missed HPV Vaccination

All Form 1 girls in 2022 and 2023 cohorts in Malaysia missed HPV vaccination due to vaccine shortages. Only 52% of 2021 cohort completed HPV vax. MOH says 50,000 HPV vaccine doses received in Jan 2024 will be prioritised for unvaccinated in 2021 cohort.

19 February 2024

Malaysia

LIAM Donates RM3 Million To NCSM’s HPV Vaccination Drive Targeting 222 Constituencies

The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia donates RM3 million to the National Cancer Society Malaysia's multi-sectoral HPV vaccination drive that aims to roll out 300,000 doses for marginalised women and girls across all 222 parliamentary constituencies.

12 January 2024

Malaysia

MSD Donates 300,000 HPV Vaccine Doses For Multi-Sectoral Vaccination Drive

A multi-sectoral HPV vaccination drive, with 300,000 vaccine doses donated by MSD, aims to vaccinate girls across all 222 parliament constituencies. The programme, driven by NCSM, will work with MPs’ offices, district health offices and community leaders.

21 September 2023

Letter

A Future Where Cervical Cancer Is A Rare Disease In Malaysia – Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman

Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman says eliminating cervical cancer requires partnerships and collective action. "Our vision for Malaysia is clear: a future where cervical cancer is a rare disease and where women have access to timely screenings & HPV vaccinations."

12 September 2023

Malaysia

Malaysia’s HPV Vaccination Dropped To 39% For Girls Aged 15+ In 2022

First dose HPV vaccination coverage in Malaysia dove during the Covid-19 pandemic among girls aged 15+ from 82% in 2020 to 14% in 2021, before climbing to 39% in 2022. Among girls before age 15, HPV vax coverage dropped to 82% in 2022 from 94% in 2019.

4 September 2023

Letter

Malaysia: A Vanguard In Eliminating Cervical Cancer — Prof Dr Woo Yin Ling

Malaysia's adaptable strategies highlight its unwavering dedication to reducing the burden of cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers and diseases.

25 August 2023

Malaysia

Adeeba: Only RM1,200 Investment Needed Per Woman For Cervical Cancer End Game

Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman says Malaysia only needs to invest RM1,200 per woman for HPV vaccination and testing to save lives from cervical cancer. ROSE Foundation founder Prof Dr Woo Yin Ling says the cervical cancer "end game" will protect future generations.

8 June 2023

Malaysia

Over 300,000 School Girls Yet To Get HPV Jab: Zaliha

A total of 336,592 eligible girls from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 cohorts have not yet received their HPV vaccination despite the Ministry of Health’s ongoing catch-up efforts.

21 March 2023

Malaysia

MOH Prioritising HPV Catch-Up Vaccination For 2021 Cohort

MOH is prioritising completing HPV vaccination for the missed 2021 cohort of Form One girls, before vaccinating the 2022 and 2023 cohorts, depending on vaccine supplies this year. As of Jan 2023, a total of 567,151 eligible girls haven't been vaccinated.

11 January 2023

Malaysia

HPV Vaccination Catch-Up Requires Multi-Sectoral Approach

Studies by University of Malaya show that Malaysia’s HPV vaccination programme has resulted in a 90% reduction in HPV types 16 and 18, the main causes of cervical cancer.

Tag: HPV vaccination

All Form One Girls From 2022 And 2023 Cohorts Missed HPV Vaccination

LIAM Donates RM3 Million To NCSM’s HPV Vaccination Drive Targeting 222 Constituencies

MSD Donates 300,000 HPV Vaccine Doses For Multi-Sectoral Vaccination Drive

A Future Where Cervical Cancer Is A Rare Disease In Malaysia – Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman

Malaysia’s HPV Vaccination Dropped To 39% For Girls Aged 15+ In 2022

Malaysia: A Vanguard In Eliminating Cervical Cancer — Prof Dr Woo Yin Ling

Adeeba: Only RM1,200 Investment Needed Per Woman For Cervical Cancer End Game

Over 300,000 School Girls Yet To Get HPV Jab: Zaliha

MOH Prioritising HPV Catch-Up Vaccination For 2021 Cohort

HPV Vaccination Catch-Up Requires Multi-Sectoral Approach

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