A health expert said that local government units (LGUs) must strengthen their initiatives on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to reduce cervical cancer cases in the Philippines, as reported by BusinessWorld.
General Obstetrician-Gynecologist Ada [full name not provided in source] noted that while the national government has already rolled out HPV vaccines to LGUs, the vaccines must be made more available at the local level. Cervical cancer remains a significant health burden in the Philippines, with HPV being a primary cause.
The expert emphasized that LGUs play a crucial role in improving vaccination coverage by ensuring accessibility, conducting awareness campaigns, and integrating HPV vaccination into local health programs. Strengthening these efforts could help reduce the incidence of cervical cancer nationwide.