MoHSS commences with procurement of HPV vaccine

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2025-01-23

OSHAKATI, 23 January 2025 - Nurses and members of the public attending a talk on cervical cancer held at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital on Thursday. (Photo by: Maria David)NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 23 JAN (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Health and Social Service (MOHSS) has commenced the procurement process of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, with the hope of having it publicly introduced as a method to prevent cervical cancer.
MOHSS Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, told Nampa on Thursday the procurement process is underway, and they are going through the necessary regulatory and compliance processes.
“We have identified the p...

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