Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA) on Tuesday, introduced vaccine for cervical cancer, a commonest cancer in women.
According to the agency, the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination has been introduced into routine immunization which will commence on the 25th to 29th September, 2023.
It explained that the vaccine is safe, free and effective, saying that vaccine against HPV is available, and that it is the most cost-effective means of prevention of cervical cancer in women.
Briefing press, the Executive Chairman of the agency, Dr. Suleiman Sa'idu Bashir, disclosed that HPV vaccination will commence in the state as a campaign for 5 days at some strategic sites in the communities.
He noted that the HPV vaccination if given to girls between 9 -15 years before exposure to the virus, it offers the maximum protection, saying that women older than 14 years will require screening before vaccination.
He observed that cervical cancer is the commonest cancer in women and common cause of death in women, saying that cancer has no cure, but can be prevented if timely action is taken.
Dr. Suleiman Sa'idu Bashir, advised more especially girls to visit the nearest public facility for vaccination and dropped the following numbers for more information: 08065507766, 08038013620 and 08036521796.
In his goodwill message, the National Technical Working Group HPV in Nigeria, Prof. Bassey Amos hammered on the importance of the vaccine, saying that it is free of charge and effective.
Also speaking, the UNICEF Representative, Pharmacist Innocent Udemezue, applauded the opportunity provided to eligible persons within the age bracket to get vaccinated, assuring that the vaccine is safe and effective.
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