万支疫苗只差一个公章痛失国际捐赠 “点火者们”八年挑战临床试验

Group 1 - The core message is the inclusion of the HPV vaccine in China's national immunization program, which is expected to significantly reduce cervical cancer cases among young women in the country [1][2][5] - The announcement was made unexpectedly during a press conference on September 11, 2023, catching many stakeholders by surprise despite prior rumors [2][3] - The decision is seen as a culmination of nearly two decades of advocacy and research efforts by experts in the field, particularly highlighting the contributions of key figures like Qiao Youlin [3][4][5] Group 2 - The HPV vaccine's journey to approval in China has been lengthy, with the first vaccine being approved globally in 2006 and entering China in 2014, leading to a nearly 20-year wait for its inclusion in the national program [5][6][12] - The initial high cost of the vaccine, approximately $360 (around 4300 RMB today), posed significant barriers to access, particularly for lower-income populations [6][12] - The vaccine distribution faced bureaucratic hurdles, with a significant delay caused by regulatory approvals, which resulted in donated vaccines being redirected to other countries [6][8][9] Group 3 - Clinical trials for the HPV vaccine in China faced challenges, requiring extensive local data to satisfy regulatory requirements, which prolonged the approval process [10][11][12] - The approval of the 9-valent HPV vaccine in 2018 marked a significant milestone, with the process taking only eight days compared to previous lengthy approvals, indicating a shift in regulatory efficiency [13][15] - The global health community, including the WHO, emphasizes the importance of equitable access to the HPV vaccine, particularly for vulnerable populations, to effectively combat cervical cancer [16][17]