Niger state Government has launched the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, with a call to parents, guardians and community leaders to support the HPV vaccination programme in the state. The Deputy Governor of the state, Comrade Yakubu Garba, who launched the HPV vaccine at the Old Airport Clinic, Minna on Monday, said the event was a significant moment in the state healthcare journey towards safeguarding the health and well-being of the people, especially young girls and women. While underscoring the importance of the HPV vaccine, the Deputy Governor who was represented at the occasion by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon.
Hamidu Mu’azu Jantabo explained that Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a common virus that can cause various health issues, including cervical cancer, genital warts, and other cancers, adding that the launching of the HPV vaccine is a major defense against cervical cancer. He disclosed that the state and local governments under the leadership of Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago were committed to provide the enabling environment and prioritize resources distribution, as well as deployment of innovations that are evidence based to strengthen our healthcare system in the state. The Deputy Governor who is also a health caregiver added that the HPV is transmitted through sexual contact, which makes it crucial to address prevention and early detection, hence the launching of the vaccine.
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