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CERVICAL CANCER
As world leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Summit, attention turns to the fight against cervical cancer. The Christ the Redeemer statue will be lit in teal, symbolizing a global effort that includes Nigeria and nine other countries raising awareness through advocacy and campaigns.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed plans to kickstart vaccination against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in Kogi State, beginning on May 27.
Global health donors have pledged a substantial sum of nearly $600 million to combat cervical cancer, marking the first-ever global forum solely dedicated to eradicating this disease.
NPHCDA has announced the successful vaccination of over 4.7 million girls in the first phase of the HPV vaccine rollout.
Today, Nigeria incorporated the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its standard immunization program, with the goal of reaching 7.7 million girls.