Minister of Health Abdulla Ameen underlines introducing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Programme is the biggest step taken by Maldives in its fight against cancer.
Addressing the ceremony held to introduce HPV vaccine to Maldives, Health Minister Ameen said cancer is increasing at a worrisome level in Maldives, adding while every family is experiencing effects of cancer, it is important to take preventive measures. He said introducing HPV vaccine will further boost the efforts against cancer.
Noting HPV vaccine is not available easily, the health minister said developing the vaccine for the world population is yet impossible. Revealing the vaccine has been made available for the population of Maldives, he encouraged to take the vaccine without delay.