HPV: Nigeria achieves 78% coverage in 12 states, says official

Nigeria has attained a 78% coverage rate for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the initial 12 states where the immunisation programme was rolled out. According to the Immunisation Officer at the Rivers State Primary Health Care Board, Dr Joseph Urang, over sixmillion girls aged 9-14 have received vaccine doses so far. He disclosed the