Tag: HPV

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the country, with rising incidences and a high mortality rate.

The researchers, citing a study conducted at the institute and titled Human Papillomavirus Molecular Detection and Genotyping Studies said their ...

The concern was raised on Tuesday at a World Cancer Day symposium organised by Project Pink Blue

According to him, the 32 countries that have already rolled out the HPV vaccine are now reaching nearly half of ...

Mr Aina said the campaign is expected to reach millions of children and adolescents across the country with life-saving vaccines

According to the report, misinformation was a major driver of negativity, with posts falsely claiming the HPV vaccine causes cancer, ...

In Nigeria, the prevalence among children under five stood at 0.3 per cent, slightly above the 2025 regional target.

He noted that the HPV vaccine is available free of charge in PHC facilities across the country, like every other ...

Mr Mu’azu said that Kogi launched the HPV vaccination implementation exercise on 27 May 2024

The medical expert noted that the frequency of these checkups largely depends on factors such as age, overall health, and ...

Mr Salako emphasised the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), including cancer, hypertension, and diabetes

Mr Bowale stated that during this period, vaccination teams will visit residential homes, schools, churches, mosques, gated estates, and other ...

While progress has been made in some areas of improving adolescent well-being, significant challenges persist, placing the well-being of adolescents ...

Cervical cancer, a type of cancer that develops in a woman’s cervix, is the fourth most common cancer among women ...

The Nigerian government launched the HPV vaccine initiative on Tuesday for girls between the ages of nine and 14 years ...

The statement noted that a five-day mass vaccination campaign in schools and communities will be carried out during the inaugural ...

Mr Pate said that the ministry and other stakeholders had come together to aggressively tackle the diphtheria challenge that had ...

In joining the cancer awareness campaign, PREMIUM TIMES will, in the coming days and weeks, give a special attention to ...

Cervical cancer is caused by certain high-risk types of human papilloma virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection.

“Oral sex has been linked with an increased risk of acquiring HPV infection in the mouth.”

There had been rumours that 13 people died in the hospital as a result of HPV.