Standing Up for Health: HPV Vaccination Awareness Campaign

In November 2023, Greater Bayelsa joined a public health advocacy walk in support of HPV vaccination, partnering with Stand Up for Women Society (SWS), UNICEF, and the MOMENTUM Global Partnership for Health and Resilience.

The campaign carried a clear, life-saving message: cervical cancer is preventable, and the HPV vaccine — free, safe, and effective — is available to protect girls aged 9 to 14 at local health facilities across the state.

Marching through the streets with banners reading “Bayelsa Supports Vaccination” and placards declaring support for the cause, participants worked to spread awareness directly within the community, encouraging parents and caregivers to get their daughters protected.

As a partner in the initiative, Greater Bayelsa stood alongside health advocates and international partners in reinforcing a simple truth: protecting the next generation starts with informed, empowered communities today.