Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The Nigerian government has immunised over 12 million girls against cervical cancer, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, announced on Tuesday.

Speaking at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja to mark the 2025 World Cancer Day, Mr Salako stated that the nationwide vaccination campaign against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of cervical cancer, has been successful since its launch in 2023.

"It is heartwarming to note that we have successfully immunised over 12 million girls for HPV, and efforts are ongoing to improve on this achievement," the minister said.

He encouraged parents, community leaders, and stakeholders to support the immunisation programme to protect young ...