NIGERIA has officially introduced a vaccine program against the human papillomavirus virus (HPV) into Nigeria's routine immunisation system, a pivotal moment in the country's fight against cervical cancer-related deaths. The Gavi-led initiative is supported by the Ministry of Health (MOH), the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, SYDANI, and various civil society organizations. A five-day mass vaccination campaign in schools and communities heralded the campaign. Under the campaign, Gardasil will be administered to girls between the ages of 9 to 14 years. The vaccine is known for its high effectiveness in preventing HPV types 16 and 18 infections, responsible for a…