By RODRICK DESURI

AUKI

The Human Papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) campaign which aims to prevent illness in women and young girls in the country is currently reaching the rural communities of West Kwaio after being recently launched.

According to a registered nurse at Mao’a clinic, Jeffrey Soofiadalo, the campaign is going smoothly and reaching community by community in West Kwaio Constituency. 

He said there was a very good turnout of women and girls as they rushed to get the vaccine, though a few have refused to receive it. 

“As I can see, many women and young girls have turned out to get the vaccine, except for a few who have refused.

“We don’t know what their reasons are for refusing the Papillomavirus vaccine,” he said.

Soofiadalo mentioned that the team is currently at Ngariwane community in ward 27, and on Monday they will move to Maole’eala, the last community in ward 27.

He added that on Tuesday, August 5, that the team will go to communities in Ward 28, starting at Foubaba community.

Soofiadalo appeals to women and girls in communities where the awareness campaign is yet to reach to wait for the team and get the vaccine in time.

He said the deadly virus is very dangerous and has killed many people, so it is best to get the vaccine as soon as it comes to your doorstep.

Soofiadalo also calls on community leaders and parents to take their children, especially young girls, to get the vaccine.

“I call on community leaders and parents to please talk to your children, especially girls, about taking the vaccine, as it is the only way to prevent them from getting the Papillomavirus,” he said.

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