A Radiation and Clinical Oncologist at Asi Ukpo Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Calabar, Dr Kwis Samuel says Nigeria can reduce cervical cancer prevalence nationwide by 98 percent through vaccination.
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The Adamawa Primary Health Care Development Agency (ADPHCDA) has received 258,041 doses of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine against cervical cancer ahead of its introduction into routine immunisation from Oct. 24 to 28 in the state.
The Adamawa Primary Healthcare Development Agency says it has intensified efforts on advocacy and sensitization ahead of the official introduction of the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine into the routine immunization against cervical cancer among women.
In grappling with numerous healthcare challenges the measures that can save lives cannot be overstated. One of the most dangerous health conditions is cervical cancer, which experts say is preventable and even curable with early detection and treatment.
The Nasarawa state government has announced plans to administer vaccine on girls between ages 9-14 years to protect them against cervical and breast cancers.
A former Chief of Army Staff, Brig.-Gen. (rtd) Tukur Burutai, has expressed concern over the high rate of cervical cancer in Nigeria.
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