What happened in Colombia with the HPV Vaccination program- A story of light and shadows... Happiness and Tears

Carlos Castro
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Carlos Castro: Medical Director, Colombian League against Cancer, Colombia

Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal, 2018, vol. 9, issue 2, 46-47

Abstract: In 2012, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education, both in hands of two admirable women, took the wise and couregous decision of offering the HPV vaccination, free of charge, to all the Colombians school girls aged 9-13. Now it has been extended to 17 years old. 100 million US dollars were invested buying the vaccine through the Panamerican Health Organization (PAHO). A big campaign was planned and the program was launched with enthusiasm across the country in the year 2013. In the first year, we were able to vaccinate 95% of the targeted population!... 95%! Everything went as planned... a great success that was recognized by the entire world... Aplause! Smiles...! Congratulations...fireworks to celebrate!

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Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.19080/CTOIJ.2018.09.555757

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