Vaccination news globally

Pakistan: Nationwide HPV Rollout Pakistan launched a nationwide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign targeting girls aged 9–14. With support from Gavi, UNICEF, and WHO, the program aims to reach 13 million girls and integrate HPV vaccination into the national routine immunization schedule. https://www.gavi.org/news/media-room/pakistan-introduces-hpv-vaccine-protect-girls-cervical-cancer-joining-150-countries Thailand: Immunization Program Review Thailand’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) underwent an external review by international experts. The assessment focused on improving vaccine-preventable disease surveillance and strengthening program effectiveness, providing recommendations to guide future policy. https://www.who.int/southeastasia/news/detail/25-09-2025-external-review-of-thailands-expanded-programme-on-immunization-and-vaccine-preventable-disease-surveillance Canada: Fall COVID-19 and Influenza Campaigns Canada commenced its autumn vaccination campaigns across all provinces, offering both COVID-19 boosters and seasonal influenza vaccines. Updated guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) prioritizes vulnerable populations while also addressing the broader public. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/covid-vaccines-fall2025-1.7645267 United Kingdom: Protecting Newborns this Winter The UK government launched a national winter vaccination initiative to protect newborns against influenza, RSV, and whooping cough. The campaign follows updated recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI)...