A large-scale health initiative goes into effect from July 15, aimed at comprehensive prevention of viral infections among the younger generation. The National Health Insurance Fund launches a program for free immunization against human papillomavirus (HPV), which covers children aged between 10 and 15 years.
The vaccination campaign provides for a two-dose immunization regimen - an initial dose and a follow-up dose after 6-12 months. Medical professionals included in the program include general practitioners, pediatricians, and obstetrician-gynecologists who will perform the immunizations.
The strategic goal of the initiative is to reduce the risks of HPV infections, which are responsible for approximately 5% of oncological diseases. The prevention spectrum covers serious health problems related to cervical, anal, penile, and throat cancer.
The National Strategy for HPV Control until 2030 provides for large-scale coverage of between 20,000 and 30,000 children in the first year of the program. Experts predict significant long-term benefits - both for individual health and for the economic efficiency of the healthcare system.