29/08/23
Lagos State Government in
Collaboration with National Primary Health Care Development Agency and Development Partners is commencing Human Papillomavirus vaccination Campaign for all girls aged 9 – 14 years as one of the phase 1 states introducing HPV vaccine to Routine immunization in Nigeria.
Human Papillomavirus is a sexually transmitted disease that causes cervical cancer and other HPV related diseases such as skin and vaginal warts.
19% of women initiate sexual intercourse by age 15 increasing the risk of of HPV infection ( NDHS, report 2018).
Nigeria HPV vaccine introduction for girls of the targeted age will potentially prevent 71,000 deaths annually if the target age group are reached.
HPV vaccination at an early age is highly important as it provides the best protection.
The objective of the HPV vaccination is to give all eligible girls injectable HPV vaccine into the arm.
Eligible group Girls Age 9 – 14 years
Date: Monday 25th – Saturday 30th Septerber, 2023
Time: 7.00AM
Venue: Schools, Churches, Mosques, Primary Health Centres, Hospitals, Outreach Posts, Markets, Gated Estates & Other Designated Posts within the community
In view of this, we solicit with all Parents, Guardians Community leaders, Pastors Imams to ensure that all eligible girls are vaccinated during the campaign
Pls note that Routine Immunization Services will be available at the Primary Health Centres during the HPV vaccination campaign
HPV vaccine is free, safe and highly effective.
For enquiries: Please contact the Primary Health Care Department of your Local Government/Local Council Development Area or any Primary Health Centre close to you.
Pls avail yourself this information and share with others.
Announcer
Dr. Ibrahim A. Mustafa
Permanent Secretary
Lagos State Primary Health Care Board
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