JUST IN: Health CS Urges Parents to Vaccinate Girls as Kenya Rolls Out Single-Dose Cancer-preventive Vaccine 

  Kenya has officially adopted a single-dose Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as part of its intensified efforts to curb cervical cancer. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa urged parents and caregivers to ensure that girls aged 10 to 15 receive the vaccine, which is crucial in preventing the deadly disease. According to the GLOBOCAN 2022 report, Kenya registers approximately 45,000 new cancer cases annually, with cervical cancer ranking among the most prevalent and concerning types. Each year, 5,845 women are diagnosed, and 3,591 succumb to the disease. “This devastating loss of lives highlights the urgent need to accelerate preventive measures, raise awareness, and strengthen early detection and treatment efforts,” CS Barasa stated during the
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