Cervical cancer
8 Apr
The plan by the Federal Government to immunise teenage girls against cervical cancer with Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) is facing daunting challenges, as there is vaccine hesitancy or outright rejection by some parents due to fears
7 Mar
Government, institutions, donors and partners have announced a new commitment with nearly $600 million in new funding to expand vaccine coverage of human papillomaviruses (HPV), increase screening and treatment programmes and, ultimately, eliminate cervical cancer.
7 Mar
As part of measures to stem the tide of rising cases of Cervical Cancer, Prostrate, and Breast Cancer and also intensify its awareness in the community, the Immangel Cancer Foundation, was on Saturday, February 24, 2024, rolled out drums for free Breast and Cervical Cancer screening for women and other cancer related issues across Ayobo/Ipaja…
6 Feb
Disturbed by prevalence of cancer, which claimed 78,899 lives in 124,000 cases in 2020 nationwide, the Federal Government has introduced Childhood Cancer Counterpart Fund to ensure that children battling with the ailment get specialised care.
13 Jan
As the world marks the cervical cancer awareness month this January, the Exquisite Magazine Annual Cervical Cancer (EMAC) has rolled out its events to scale up awareness for the prevention of the disease, which has killed many Nigerian women; and also offer free screening and vaccination.
11 Dec
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecologist, Healthwize Consult, Lagos, Dr Olufunmilola Mojoyinola, and founder and convener of Rock Foundation for Widows, Orphans and Less privileged (ROFWOL), Mrs Favour Chika-Okafor, have tasked government on the need to publicise the danger of cervical cancer and create more awareness for the people, especially screening and testing of women. The duo…
26 Nov
.Says over 4.5 million girls vaccinated against cervical cancer in 14 states, FCT .Taraba, Kebbi record high acceptance of HPV vaccine The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), has expressed concern over the low uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the southern parts of the country particularly Lagos state. The agency called on…
8 Nov
Sir: Losing people to illness and disease is one of the greatest tragedies a country must bear. All the more so when disease is preventable.
5 Nov
The Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency says it is targeting 388,180 girls aged nine to 14 years for vaccination against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) to prevent them from cervical cancer.
30 Oct
The ongoing Human Papilloma Virus) (HPV) vaccination in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), witnessed massive turnout of eligible girls who came out voluntarily to receive the jab.
25 Oct 2023
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has flagged off human papilloma virus (HPV) routine vaccination against cervical cancer among women in the state, saying the vaccine is free and available to young girls between 9 and 14 years at all healthcare centres across the state. Mbah, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Ifeanyi Ossai,…
25 Oct 2023
Nigeria has introduced the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunisation system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls. This is the largest number in a single round of HPV vaccination in the African region in a vaccination...