The Federal Government has disclosed that it will introduce the lifesaving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to help women prevent cervical cancer from September 25, 2023.

Speaking during the Bi-Annual Review Meeting of Religious Leaders on Primary Health Care (PHC) Delivery, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib said the administration of the HPV vaccine to girls between the ages of 9 and 15 years will prevent them from coming down with cervical cancer.

He further urged religious leaders – Christians and Muslims to help raise awareness in their congregations about the free HPV vaccines.