…..Bar Chioma Uzodinma Flags Off Campaign,May 27
By Chigozie Uzosike
In a bid to ensure that the rate of cervical cancer among the young girls is addressed, the Women Affairs and Social Welfare Commissioner, Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu UNJP has partnered Imo Primary Health Care Development Agency for the campaign.
Speaking when the delegation from Primary Health Care Development Agency paid the commissioner advocacy visit in her office yesterday, the team lead, Dr. Okere Emeka Stanley noted that the virus of human papillomavirus prevents the young ladies from contacting and developing cervical cancer.
He noted that the vaccine is given to female folks between the ages of 9 – 14 with the consent of the parents. He said the project is sponsored by United Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF).
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He hinted that the Agency is partnering with the ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare so that the awareness can be created the more about the campaign.
Responding, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu UNJP who welcomed the partnership said she appreciates collaboration than being informed about a project.
She revealed that the First Lady, Barr. Mrs Chioma Uzodinma is passionate about addressing the issue of cervical cancer among the young ladies in Imo.
Lady Ugwu posited that the ministry will use create greater awareness using writing of newstalk and social media to ensure that there’s a buy-in of the campaign by citizens of Imo State.
She informed that Her Excellency had pencilled 27 May for the flag off of the campaign.
The churches, hospitals, schools and communities will be involved in the campaign. Information available revealed the HPV has been in existence for (10) years.
