Females To Be Vaccinated Against Cervical Cancer Nationwide
In an effort to prevent cervical cancer, the Federal Ministry of Health’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency, (NPHCDA) has revealed plans to immunize girls aged nine to fourteen (9-14) across the country.
From August 25th to 30th, the immunizations will be accessible in all primary healthcare facilities and general hospitals throughout the 36 states, including FCT.
The vaccinations are secure and beneficial for girls, especially. The ministry pleaded with parents to let their kids get immunized.
A kind of cancer known as cervical cancer affects the cells of the cervix, the lower portion of the uterus in humans.
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix, the lower section of the uterus. Most cervical cancers are caused by strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection.
Cervical cancer is the fourth most frequent cancer among women, according to the World Health Organization WHO. In 2018, an estimated 570,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide, with 311,000 dying as a result of the disease.
Cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treated types of cancer when found early and managed well.
Late-stage cancers can also be controlled with adequate treatment and palliative care.
Cervical cancer can be eliminated as a public health problem within generations if a comprehensive approach to prevention, screening, and treatment is implemented.
