Cambodia’s health ministry announces free HPV vaccination nationwide for girls aged 9 to 14
Cambodia’s Ministry of Health announced a nationwide campaign offering free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to girls aged 9 to 14 who have not previously received the vaccine, to help prevent cervical cancer. At the launch on November 10, 2026, Professor Im Sethikar, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Health, represented Health Minister Professor Chheang Ra and urged parents and guardians to bring their daughters promptly to schools, communities and health centres for this life-saving vaccine.
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Cambodia’s Ministry of Health announced a nationwide campaign offering free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to girls aged 9 to 14 who have not previously received the vaccine, to help prevent cervical cancer.
At the launch on November 10, 2026, Professor Im Sethikar, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Health, represented Health Minister Professor Chheang Ra and urged parents and guardians to bring their daughters promptly to schools, communities and health centres for this life-saving vaccine.
The nationwide campaign is being conducted in cooperation with Gavi, WHO, UNICEF and CHAI in two phases. Phase one (November 10–20, 2026) covers 12 jurisdictions: Phnom Penh, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Stung Treng, Mondulkiri, Preah Sihanouk, Koh Kong and Pailin. Phase two (December 1–18, 2026) covers 13 more provinces: Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Kampong Cham, Kandal, Takeo, Kampong Speu, Kampot, Kep, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Ratanakiri, Kratie and Tboung Khmum.
The vaccination effort is part of the seventh-mandate Cambodian government’s work under Prime Minister Hun Manet to strengthen primary health care and protect Cambodian girls early against cervical cancer, ensuring equitable access and leaving no one behind. By Pai Sokhim
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