At the launching ceremony of the National Communication Campaign "For a Vietnam Not Affected by HPV" on March 29, Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen said that HPV is a popular virus that can cause many dangerous diseases such as cervical cancer, terminal cancer, underlying cancer, vaginal cancer and genital warts. Men recorded about 6,200 HPV-related cancers each year, of which more than 2,500 women died from cervical cancer. Without timely intervention, this number could increase to 200,000 deaths by 2070.
The Ministry of Health officially launched a national communication campaign with the theme "For a Vietnam not burdened by HPV". The campaign aims to raise public awareness, promote disease prevention and cancer caused by HPV viruses.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Do Xuan Tuyen emphasized: The Ministry of Health calls on parents to clearly recognize the risk of cervical cancer and HPV-caused diseases, thereby proactively taking preventive measures for their children. Each individual should enhance their responsibility towards themselves and the community by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, proactively taking precautions, protecting the health of relatives and society.
Cervical cancer is a dangerous disease that can be completely prevented by HPV vaccination or early screening for HPV infection and pre-cancer damage. Precancer damage can be completely cured with quite simple, low-cost methods.
"We vaccinate to prevent the risk of disease development, not when the disease is newly spread to the hospital" - Deputy Minister Do Xuan Tuyen emphasized.
According to Resolution No. 104/NQ-CP dated August 15, 2022 of the Government on the roadmap to increase the number of vaccines in the Expanded Immunization Program for the period 2021-2030, in 2026, the cervical cancer vaccine will be included in the Expanded Immunization Program.
After the launching ceremony, the campaign will continue to deploy a series of activities in many provinces and cities, including Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and expand to rural areas. The program is expected to reach more than 50,000 people, contributing to raising public awareness and promoting rong rai HPV prevention measures.
