First Lady Decries High Prevalence Of Cervical Cancer In Nigeria

She made the observation yesterday during the national launch of the introduction of the HPV Vaccine into the routine immunisation schedule of the national immunisation programme in Abuja.

“I strongly recommend that girls who are under 18 years of age and sexually active take advantage of this vaccine to avoid a future marred by ill-health or possibly death,” she stated.She emphasised that the introduction of the HPV vaccine into Nigeria’s routine immunisation schedule represents a significant stride in the mission to safeguard the health and future of the nation’s women, ultimately paving the way for a generation free from cervical cancer.

Addressing the gathering earlier, the coordinating minister for health and social welfare, Prof Mohammed Ali Pate, stressed the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, which is already in use in several countries worldwide. Prominent figures such as the Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa’ad III, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, voiced their support for the vaccination campaign.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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