China will include the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in its national immunization program starting Nov 10, the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration announced on Thursday.
The decision was made in a bid to reduce the burden of HPV-infected diseases and better satisfy the needs of prevention and safeguarding people's health.
Starting Nov 10, girls aged 13 and above who were born after November 10, 2011, can receive two doses of bivalent HPV vaccines free of charge, with a six-month interval between doses, according to a circular issued by the administration.
China adds HPV vaccine to national immunization program
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China through Saturday.
This visit marks the first trip to China by a Canadian Prime Minister in eight years.
When briefing on the visit of Carney, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said President Xi Jinping will meet with the Canadian prime minister to provide new strategic guidance for further improving and developing China-Canada relations.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji will hold separate talks and meetings with the Canadian prime minister to conduct comprehensive and in-depth exchanges on bilateral relations as well as issues of mutual interest.
The spokesperson said China looks forward to taking this visit as an opportunity to enhance dialogue and communication, increase political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation, properly manage differences, address each other's concerns and consolidate the momentum of improvement in China-Canada relations to bring greater benefit for the two peoples.
Canadian PM arrives in Beijing for official visit
