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Kenya embraces single-dose HPV vaccine as cervical cancer deaths remain high

By Ryan Kerubo | 3mos ago

 

Kenya Paediatric Research Consortium (KEPRECON) Technical lead for the CEBA project, Obstetrician, and Gynecologist Nelly Bosire (center) while addressing the media on February 6, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

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