Nigerian Health Initiative Trains 300 Champions Against HPV to Reduce Cervical Cancer Risk
The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) trained 300 Immunisation Champions to fight Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and reduce cervical cancer risk among adolescent girls in Nigeria. PAN collaborated with the International Paediatric Association (IPA) and government partners to boost vaccine uptake.
Prof. Ekanem Ekur highlighted the importance of routine HPV vaccination to safeguard millions of girls. Prof. Joseph Haddad praised Nigeria for its efforts and set a global benchmark in community mobilization for immunization.
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