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A campaign to immunize girls against the human papillomavirus (HPV) has begun in Tajikistan. The campaign is being conducted in accordance with Government Resolution No. 408 of July 24, 2025, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection press service reported.
On October 1, the country began routine vaccination of 10-year-old girls, which will be carried out annually as part of the National Immunization Schedule. A mass vaccination campaign for girls aged 11 to 14 was simultaneously launched. The campaign will last until October 31.
According to the ministry, vaccinations have been organized in 4,037 public schools across the country. Among the first to receive vaccinations were Secondary School No. 19 in Dushanbe's Sino District, where representatives from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education and Science participated. The first to receive the vaccine were children of healthcare and education workers.
In accordance with a government decree, the Ministry of Education and Science of Tajikistan has appointed specialists responsible for organizing annual scheduled immunizations and has allocated dedicated spaces in schools. Together with the Ministry of Health, measures have been taken to conduct mass vaccinations in all regions of the country.
Experts note that vaccination against the human papillomavirus is a safe and effective method of protecting against infection, which can lead to the development of a number of diseases, including cervical cancer. "Immunization strengthens the immune system and helps prevent the development of HPV-related cancers," the ministry emphasized.
According to international statistics, from 2006 to September 2025, HPV vaccination saved the lives of women from cervical cancer in 148 countries.
The Ministry of Health clarified that the vaccine has already been delivered to all immunization centers in regions, cities, and districts across the country. Medical specialists are immunizing girls of the scheduled age in conditions designed to ensure a safe and organized process.
The agency emphasized that the campaign confirms the republic's government's special attention to a priority area of society—healthcare.
