Yobe State is set to kick off a healthcare initiative aimed at safeguarding the health of young girls in the State. The Yobe State Ministry of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB), the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and various development partners, will launch the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPVV) campaign on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
In a statement by the Head of Department, Information of the Ministry of Information Ali Musa Yawale indicates that the campaign, spanning five days, will specifically target female children between the ages of 9 and 14. Vaccination centers will be established in primary, junior, and senior secondary schools, as well as healthcare facilities throughout the state to ensure widespread coverage.
The official flag-off ceremony is scheduled to take place at Government Girls College Damaturu, marking the commencement of the HPVV campaign. Following the launch, the vaccination drive will be seamlessly integrated into routine immunization services, with a primary focus on girls aged 9 to 14.
Recent data reveals alarming figures from 2020, with Nigeria recording 12,000 new cases of HPV, a virus known to cause various cancers, including cervical cancer. Tragically, 8,000 individuals from this number succumbed to cervical cancer, underscoring the urgent need for preventive measures.
Parents, guardians, and caregivers are urged to seize this opportunity to protect their children from the devastating effects of HPV-related diseases by ensuring they receive the HPV vaccine.
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