WHO has raised concern over the low number of girls fully vaccinated against the human papillomavirus. The World Health Organization said despite more than 95 per cent of cancer cases resulting from HPV, only one in 10 girls globally are fully vaccinated against the virus. “Increasing vaccine access could save thousands of lives. Vaccination against HPV, screening and treatment of pre-cancer lesions is a cost-effective way to prevent cervical cancer,” the WHO said. Kenya launched the HPV vaccine on October 18, 2019 targeting 800,000 girls within a year.

Source: The Star January 09, 2023 08:30 UTC