Nigeria vaccinates 18 million girls against cervical cancer

The Punch | 29-09-2026 10:37pm |

The Nigerian government has carried out vaccinations against human papillomavirus (HPV) for more than 18 million adolescent girls across the country. The exercise has reached 76 percent of the government's target for eliminating cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is linked to HPV infection, and vaccination is a key preventive measure. The government's campaign aims to protect adolescent girls from the disease.

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