Health CS Urges Parents to Vaccinate Girls as Kenya Rolls Out Single-Dose Cancer-preventive Vaccine - Nairobi Wire

Kenya transitions to single-dose HPV vaccination regimen - Mummy Tales

Kenya has introduced the single-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which offers effective protection against the human papillomavirus (HPV) -the primary cause of cervical cancer. Previously, the HPV vaccine required a two-dose regimen (three in some cases) for enhanced protection. Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General of Health has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that all eligible girls aged 10 – 15 years receive the vaccine. He also …

Health CS Urges Parents to Vaccinate Girls as Kenya Rolls Out Single-Dose Cancer-preventive Vaccine - Nairobi Wire

Kenya has officially adopted a single-dose Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as part of its intensified efforts to curb cervical cancer. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa urged parents and caregivers to ensure that girls aged 10 to 15 receive the vaccine, which is crucial in preventing the deadly disease. According to the GLOBOCAN 2022 report, Kenya registers approximately 45,000 new cancer cases annually, with cervical cancer ranking amo…