HPV vaccination safe, say health officials

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2026-02-06

WINDHOEK, 05 February 2026 - Rolf Hansen, chief executive officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN). (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 06 FEB (NAMPA) – Health officials have said the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is safe, after some parents expressed concerns since its introduction in August 2025.
The issue was discussed at the Cervical Cancer Awareness Dialogue on Thursday in Windhoek, hosted by the Thrive Reproductive and Maternal Health Foundation.
Specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist at the Katutura Intermediate Hospital, Dr Justine Ndali Mufenda, told N...

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WINDHOEK, 05 February 2026 -Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Justine Ndali Mufenda. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

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