Plaisance primary school begins HPV vaccination program for boys aged 10-12, expanding Seychelles' effort to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030.
Plaisance primary school in collaboration with the Health Care Agency (HCA) has launched an HPV vaccination program for boys aged 10-12 years. Since May 2014, Seychelles has been vaccinating girls to reduce HPV-related cancer risks, and this marks the first time boys are included in the program. The goal is to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030, as set by the World Health Organization.
May 24, 2024
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