In October 2023, Nigeria introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, for adolescent girls between the ages of 9 – 14. Now, as an adult female, you might ask, “How or where can I get vaccinated for
If you’ve ever wondered what a pap smear is about, how it’s done and what to expect, you’re in luck. A Pap smear (also called a Pap test), is a medical procedure that is done to test for cervical cancer in
With over 14,000 cases recorded annually, cervical cancer is the second leading cancer affecting women in Nigeria because it is so easy to contract through multiple sources. However, it is also highly preventable, but sadly, many people do not know they
