The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) says it is targeting more than 2 million girls nationwide for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination under its school immunization program, Bakuna Eskwela. The DOH says the campaign would cover learners in Grades 4 and 5.
DOH officials recommend vaccinating girls aged 9 to 14, describing this as the most effective period before possible exposure to HPV. One report cites the DOH as planning to vaccinate about 2.007 million learners, and states that the recommendation is for a single vaccine dose for this age group. The DOH also frames HPV as a virus linked to cervical cancer.
Across the outlets, the core details are consistent: the DOH is planning a school-based HPV vaccination push for Grades 4 and 5, targeting just over two million girls, using a single-dose schedule for ages 9 to 14. The coverage focuses on the scale of the target and the timing of vaccination rather than on implementation specifics or challenges.
