school health

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and Deputy Minister of Basic Education Enver Surty will today launch the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination campaign, which will see Grade 4 girl learners getting the first dose of the vaccine. The campaign is a significant public health milestone and is expected to reduce cervical cancer and its associated mortality within the next two to three decades. From this month, all Grade 4 girls, who are nine years and older, will be given an opportunity … [Read more...] about HPV vaccination campaign to be rolled out in schools