A human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign that aims to immunize over 1.8 million 14-year-old girls in nine regions against HPV is underway. Two doses of HPV vaccine are required for full protection against the human papillomavirus which causes cervical cancer. HPV vaccines, vaccination cards and tally sheets were distributed to the implementing regions by the Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency (EPSA). The Ministry of Health and regional health bureaus have been leading sensitization, social mobilization and communication efforts for the campaign in collaboration with immunization partners. The HPV vaccine was introduced in Ethiopia in December 2018 targeting 14-year-old girls.

Source: Ethiopian News January 21, 2022 17:41 UTC