The Adamawa Primary Health Care Development Agency (ADPHCDA) has received 258,041 doses of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine against cervical cancer ahead of its introduction into routine immunization slated from Oct. 24 to 28 in the state.
Dr Suleiman Bashir, the Chairman of the agency, disclosed this at a roundtable with journalists in Yola on Friday and said the agency has reached 99 percent in terms of preparedness for the campaign.
“The vaccine has proven to be safe, effective, and free of charge for girls between the ages of nine and 14 for maximum protection before sexual exposure.
“The National Agency for Food and Drugs (NAFDAC) has satisfied all the vaccines.
“Our mandate is to improve the well-being and health of our people in the state.
“We want people to take advantage of this exercise for maximum protection of the targeted population,” he said.
Bashir appreciated the contribution of journalists in sensitizing the public to the vaccine.
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