Taraba State government to introduce a five-day Human Papilloma Virus vaccine

 

By Manu Aboki Wurojam 

The Taraba State government has expressed its commitment to introducing the five-day Human Papilloma virus vaccine for females aged nine to fourteen to combat cervical cancer, aligning with efforts in other states across the country.

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State made this announcement during the launch of the Human Papilloma virus vaccine introduction program, which was organized by the Taraba State Primary Healthcare Development Agency in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.

Governor Kefas acknowledged that cervical cancer has long been a serious issue affecting women in the country and commended the efforts of the agency and development partners for safeguarding the lives of citizens.

He called on parents and community leaders to cooperate with healthcare workers to ensure that their daughters receive the vaccine.

Bordiya Buma, the Commissioner of the Ministry of Health, represented by the Permanent Secretary, stressed that cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in Nigeria and urged people to take precautionary measures to reduce its prevalence.

Nuhu Yakubu Nyigwa, the Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, emphasized the severity of the disease in the Sub-Sahara region.

Nyigwa praised the efforts of development partners in ensuring the success of the vaccination program.

Representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency commended the Taraba State government for its support and pledged to collaborate to ensure the program's success.