Stephanie Ferguson, a freelance journalist based in Toronto, Canada, reports on the low HPV vaccination rates in Cameroon, which stand at just 5%. However, there are grassroots efforts being made to improve this rate. One example is the Women’s Health Programme in northern Cameroon, where a young grandmother and others have taken steps to get vaccinated against HPV. Cervical cancer, caused by HPV, is a major concern globally, especially in low-to-middle income countries where most preventable deaths occur. Vaccination against HPV has been proven to be effective in preventing cervical cancer, but many countries still have low vaccination rates.
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HPV: Cameroon fights back against one of the world’s lowest vaccination rates
