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Oct
Erasmus Shalihaxwe The executive director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe, has announced that the government is on the verge of introducing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in the public health sector. The vaccine prevents HPV infections that may lead to cervical cancer. A statement, released on Thursday, highlighted the ministry’s past achievements and future projects. Nangombe stated that the ministry is collaborating with the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to bring HPV vaccines to the country and is actively finalising an implementation plan. ‘’Most cases of cervical cancer in Namibia are caused by…