Pate: federal government prioritizes health sector, says 12 million girls have received HPV vaccine

21. desember 2025

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Dr. Muhammad Pate, Nigeria's coordinating minister of health, stated that the federal government is prioritizing the health sector. He announced that 12 million girls have received the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer.

Nigeria's federal government is giving priority to the health sector, according to Coordinating Minister of Health Dr. Muhammad Pate. He revealed that 12 million girls have been vaccinated against HPV, the virus linked to cervical cancer. This initiative highlights efforts to improve women's health outcomes. No further details on the timeline or future plans were provided in the announcement. The statement underscores the administration's commitment to public health priorities. (Word count: 78)

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