Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Nearly half a million girls to be protected each year following the launch of the HPV, which will be provided with financial support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Here’s a closer look at the launch ceremony.

PATH offers new vaccine cost calculators to equip countries making the most of their resources.

Anti-vaxxers’ irresponsible misinformation ignores those with the most to lose by not vaccinating: the poorest and most vulnerable, who risk dying or sliding into medical impoverishment if they or their loved ones get sick. For much of the world’s population, vaccination means inoculation against poverty.

Snapshots from DRC, India and Zambia illustrate country ownership and progress in the fights against Ebola, polio and HPV.

New research found a direct link between the human papillomavirus vaccine and a lowered risk of developing cervical cancer, with vaccinating children before the age of 17 having the greatest impact.

Helping rural and urban girls across Ethiopia understand cervical cancer and HPV.