Identifying strategies to reach out‑of‑school girls and those in hard‑to‑reach areas for HPV vaccination in Nigeria
Nigeria introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its national immunization program in October 2023 to reduce the risk of HPV-associated cancers. The program targets girls aged 9 to 14, with initial uptake reaching 80 percent in targeted areas during the campaign weeks. However, gaps remain in reaching girls who are out of school or living in hard-to-reach areas. Learn more about the key takeaways from multistakeholder consultation workshops.
Publication date: October 2026