As cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer death among women in Nigeria, vaccination against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and regular
screening for early detection have been identified as Panacea to cervical cancer deaths. The federal government, with the support of partners, have secured over six million doses of HPV vaccine for the first phase of vaccination of young girls between the ages of 9 and 14.
The agency said the objective is to ensure that 90 percent of young girls receive complete HPV vaccinations by the age of 15, 70 percent of women undergo high-precision screenings at both 35 and 45 years of age, and 90 percent of women identified with pre-cancerous conditions receive appropriate treatment. It has, therefore, called on parents, caregivers, and guardians to seize the opportunity.