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Cervical cancer vaccination campaign to begin soon

Romanian Times

One in two Romanian parents would agree to have their daughters vaccinated against cervical cancer, according to a poll conducted by the Health Ministry.

Ninety per cent of respondents said the HPV vaccine should be free within the national vaccination programme, and 24 per cent said they needed more information before making a decision.

Romania will start a cervical cancer vaccination campaign on 23 November.

The first stage of the programme will last until 30 November and target sixth and seventh graders.

The campaign will be resumed next year, in January and in May, according to the Health Ministry.

Vaccination is not mandatory but is strongly recommended by national and international medical authorities because it is very efficient in preventing the disease.

Cristian-Anton Irimie, Health Ministry state secretary, said: "Over 3,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year in Romania. Some 2,000 deaths are registered annually."

Irimie also said vaccinations and regular screenings could prevent 95 per cent of cervical cancer cases.

When the campaign started in 2008, the ministry used 8,000 doses of vaccine to vaccinate about 2,300 girls who had agreed to be vaccinated.

Health minister considers taxing fast food and beer
The new Health Minister Vasile Cepoi said today (Thurs) that the next Health Care Law might include a new tax on fast food and beer, local press informs.

Romania wont ratify ACTA
Romania will not ratify the highly controversial (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement)ACTA until the agreement won't be altered as to comply with demands recently formulated by the European Court of Justice, the minister of Communication Dan Nica told a press conference today (Thurs).

Romania wont ratify ACTA
Romania will not ratify the highly controversial (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement)ACTA until the agreement won't be altered as to comply with demands recently formulated by the European Court of Justice, the minister of Communication Dan Nica told a press conference today (Thurs).

Government to introduce ‘Robin Hood’ tax on oil companies
Minister of Economy Daniel Chitoiu announced today (Weds) that the government is working on a piece of legislation on introducing a supplementary tax on the exceptional incomes of the oil companies that should be passed by the year end and implemented as of 2013.

Education Minister stepps down amid plagiarism accusations
Ioan Mang, the education minister appointed only two weeks ago together with the new cabinet of Social Liberal Union (USL) leader Victor Ponta, resigned Tuesday (yesterday) night.

Brancusi’s son doesn’t want his father remains to be moved to Romania
John Moore, the only child of sculpture Constantin Brancusi, reacted to Romania’s intention to repatriate the remains of his father, saying his last will was to be buried in Paris at Montparnasse, Libertatea newspaper informs today (Weds).

Romania back in recession, growth to resume in H2
Romania officially entered recession today, following the figures published by the National Statistics Institute (NSI) that show a decrease of the GDP for two consecutive quarters (Q).

Police head sacked over underground boss runaway row
The head of the Romanian Police Liviu Popa (picture) was sacked today (Tues) by Home Affairs Minister Ioan Rus, the ministry informs.

UK Ambassador Harris says new Cabinet took right decisions so far
The UK Ambassaodr in Romania, Martin Harris says Victor Ponta’s new government got off on the right foot by making clear that its economic policy will continue to be framed within the programme agreed between Romania and the EU, World Bank, and IMF.

Carmen Sylvas x-rayed hand to be auctioned
A x-ray of the left hand of Romanian Queen Elisabeta will be auctioned in Bucharest by Artmark auction house, Libertatea newspaper informs today (Tue).