Mozambique: Gavi, Who, and Unicef Strengthen Commitment to Cervical Cancer Prevention in Mozambique, Protecting Nearly 3 Million Girls

Mozambique: Gavi, Who, and Unicef Strengthen Commitment to Cervical Cancer Prevention in Mozambique, Protecting Nearly 3 Million Girls

Maputo / Geneva -- The Government of Mozambique, in collaboration with Alliance partners Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the World Health Organization (WHO), has reached a significant milestone in cervical cancer prevention, offering girls critical protection against the human papillomavirus (HPV) to adolescent girls aged 12-18 years old across all 11 provinces in the country.This achievement b…

Mozambique Protects 3 Million Girls with HPV Vaccine in Landmark Health Initiative

Mozambique achieved a significant milestone in its fight against cervical cancer by launching a statewide HPV vaccination campaign, which was sponsored by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and the World Health Organisation. The initiative now protects approximately three million girls aged 12 to 18 in all eleven provinces, demonstrating the country’s commitment to women’s health. The vaccine, which was introduced into Mozambique’s national imm…