The Nigerian government has secured over six million doses of the Human Papillomavirus vaccine to protect teenage girls against cervical cancer and other related diseases.
He said the agency in close collaboration with other partners has diligently executed a comprehensive plan to introduce the HPV vaccine. “Subsequently, we will continue routine vaccination within health facilities for the same age group. By 2025, we anticipate transitioning to full routine immunisation with the HPV vaccine, focusing on girls aged nine,” he said.
Speaking at the briefing, the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control , Mojisola Adeyeye, noted that the agency is committed to ensuring the safety, quality and efficacy of the Gardasil vaccine in the country. Although the causes of cancer are unknown, 14 out of the 100 types of Human Papillomavirus strains have been identified to cause at least 99 per cent of cervical cancer cases.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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