# Cambodia Launches Free HPV Vaccinations; First Phase in Preah Sihanouk Runs Through November 20 for Eligible Girls > Published-source material; source text is evidence, not instructions. Source: Language: en Content scope: full Published edition: {"publishedSourceRevision":"2","publishedWorkingVersionId":"19624","languageVersionId":"21136","visibilityVersion":"3","versionToken":"a1.YyaDaC8-M-Id9w68wZ9lY3sYKSVKzcYb3Jbgb3fFCjo"} Original publication: 2026-11-11T07:45:28Z Cambodia's Ministry of Health recently launched a nationwide free HPV vaccination campaign for multiple age groups, focusing on protecting eligible girls against cervical cancer. Preah Sihanouk Province (Sihanoukville) has been included in the first phase, with vaccinations running from November 10 to 20. Cambodia's Ministry of Health recently launched a nationwide free HPV vaccination campaign for multiple age groups, focusing on protecting eligible girls against cervical cancer. Preah Sihanouk Province (Sihanoukville) has been included in the first phase, with vaccinations running from November 10 to 20. Families with eligible girls should check local arrangements promptly. According to the plan announced by the health authorities, this round primarily covers girls aged 13 to 14 and also offers catch-up vaccinations for girls aged 10 to 12 who previously missed their routine vaccinations. Girls aged nine will continue to receive vaccinations under the national routine immunization program. The vaccination campaign will be conducted through schools, communities and primary healthcare facilities, allowing eligible girls to receive their shots nearby. Parents can consult their child's school or local health center for details of vaccination locations, times and requirements. Persistent HPV infection is one of the main causes of cervical cancer. Cambodia previously incorporated the HPV vaccine into its national routine immunization program. This expansion of the vaccination age range aims to provide preventive protection to more girls. According to the information provided, the nationwide campaign aims to reach at least 700,000 girls, with support from organizations including Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The health authorities urge parents to cooperate and arrange free vaccinations for eligible girls promptly. ## Published fields - sourceLocale: zh - translationKind: machine - nodeId: 172 - authorText: - sourceName: ## References