NIGERIA BATTLES CERVICAL CANCER WITH HPV VACCINATION DRIVE

Nigeria has taken a significant step in combating cervical cancer by launching a vaccination initiative targeting 7.7 million girls. Cervical cancer is a major health concern, ranking as the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Nigerian women aged 15 to 44. The vaccination program incorporates the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into the routine immunization system.