From the high-level MNCHW 2025 flag-off to the narrow alleys of Ungogo and Kura, our mission in Kano was clear: to get the HPV vaccine to every eligible girl through strategic sensitization, community trust-building, and health system support, leaving no one behind.
At the MNCHW flag-off ceremony, alongside government leaders and partners, we saw eligible girls receiving the HPV vaccine, an inspiring moment of political will and progress.But the real stories unfolded beyond the podiums, in communities, health posts, and households.
We sat with healthcare workers, provided real-time mentorship, and gave health talks to caregivers, busting myths about infertility and vaccine safety. In homes, we engaged families through house-to-house sensitization, creating space for questions, clarity, and consent.
To broaden public understanding, we also took the message to the airwaves; joining Abubakar Rimi TV, a state-owned channel with reach across all 44 LGAs, to raise awareness on the HPV vaccine and share strategic directions with a wider audience.
Through coordination meetings with the SPHCMB, WHO, and other stakeholders, we unpacked gaps in leadership, data, and demand generation. We advocated for better governance, accountability, and inter-agency synergy because a strong system delivers strong results.
We also trained and deployed local data collectors in English and Hausa to gather firsthand feedback from adolescents and caregivers across our 4 priority LGAs: Bichi, Gabasawa, Kura, and Ungogo. Their insights are helping shape real-time improvements in strategy and messaging.
Every girl vaccinated is a step toward eliminating cervical cancer. Every conversation held is a bridge to trust. And every coordination meeting is a building block for a more resilient system.
This is what it takes. This is what we do!
