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Conspiracy theories hamper Nigeria's HPV vaccine push to fight cervical cancer

In October 2023, Nigeria's government launched a new vaccine drive aimed at curbing cervical cancer, which claims around 8,000 lives in the West African country every year. But the campaign for the has also seen the spread of conspiracy theories, including from public figures. An influential radio host suggested that the jab might cause infertility and could serve as a covert means of controlling Nigeria’s population growth. Experts, however, say the claims have no scientific basis. ....

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