Human Papilloma Virus Consultant for the Clinton Health Access Initiatives (CHAI), Mr. Akpan Etop, revealed that 380,671 girls in Anambra State have received the HPV vaccine.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed plans to kickstart vaccination against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in Kogi State, beginning on May 27.
Nigeria is set to launch about six million HPV vaccine doses into the routine immunization for young girls on October 24, 2023.
On September 25, 2023, the Federal Government announced its plan to implement the HPV as a preventive measure against cervical cancer in females.