Tag: HPV vaccination

21 September 2023

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.

7 September 2022

Malaysia

MOH Plans Catch-Up HPV Vaccination After Missed Shots During Pandemic

Khairy Jamaluddin says 97% of Form 1 girls were fully inoculated with the HPV vaccine in 2020, but this dropped to 6% in 2021 – due to a global HPV vaccine shortage, not because of school closures.

6 September 2022

Malaysia

Health PSC: Restart HPV Vaccination Programme, Cover 560,000 Girls Who Missed Shots

Health PSC chair Dr Kelvin Yii wants the HPV inoculation drive, including a catch-up programme, to be made top priority and to be clearly reflected in Budget 2023.

30 August 2022

Malaysia

Pandemic Disrupted HPV Vaccination For Over 560,000 Girls In Malaysia

NCSM and other advocates urge the government to restart the nationwide HPV vaccination programme in 2023 and to implement a catch-up programme for teen girls who missed their shots.

Tag: HPV vaccination

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

MOH Plans Catch-Up HPV Vaccination After Missed Shots During Pandemic

Health PSC: Restart HPV Vaccination Programme, Cover 560,000 Girls Who Missed Shots

Pandemic Disrupted HPV Vaccination For Over 560,000 Girls In Malaysia

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