Nigeria vaccinates 18 million girls against cervical cancer
The Nigerian government has vaccinated over 18 million adolescent girls against HPV, covering 76% of its target to eliminate cervical cancer. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-vaccinates-18-million-girls-against-cervical-cancer/
On Tuesday, the Federal Government of Nigeria disclosed that it has successfully vaccinated more than 18 million adolescent girls against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), covering approximately 76 percent of its target population. This substantial achievement was made possible through collaboration between the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the pharmaceutical company MSD.
The Director of Disease Control and Immunisation at NPHCDA, Dr. Rufai Garba, emphasized that while vaccination efforts have been successful, cervical cancer elimination requires a multi-faceted approach that includes screening, treatment, and collaboration between public and private sectors.
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