We Remain committed to improving healthcare system – Osun Speaker

By Mojisola Oladele

The Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Prince Adewale Egbedun has pledged the commitment of the Assembly to improve the healthcare system of the state. 

Prince Egbedun gave the assurance while receiving the Advocacy and Sensitization Team for Human Papillomavirus Vaccine, HPV, in his office at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

The team was led by the Director of Medical Service and Disease Control of the State Primary Healthcare Board, Doctor Oluyemi Ogundun.

In her remarks, Doctor Ogundun said the team came to the House of Assembly to solicit for their support as representatives of the people across the state towards embracing the HPV vaccination exercise aimed to protect girls aged 9-14 years against cervical cancer, slated to commence on 24th of this month in communities, schools and health facilities.

Also, in the course of the sensitization lecture, the State Health Promotion Officer of Osun State Primary Health Care Board, Mrs. Adeniyi Taiwo said the Humanpapilloma virus can infect many parts of the body of both men and women.

In his response, the Speaker of the House, Prince Adewale Egbedun who appreciated the team for their commitment towards eradicating cervical cancer in the State expressed the readiness of the Assembly to champion the campaign for the vaccine, its advocacy and vaccination exercise.

The sensitisation lecture, which took place at the Parliamentary Hall of the House of Assembly, had the principal officers and other members in attendance.

Also in the advocacy and sensitisation team are Mr. Solomon Israel Olakanmi (UNICEF VSL for Osun State), Mr Olantunji A. Ogunsemide (Clinton Health Access Initiative TA on HPVVI in Osun State), Mrs. Adeleke Rebecca Odunola (NPHCDA Osun State Coordinator) and Mrs. Grace Omolola Adeniyi (UNICEF Adolescent Health HPVV Consultant).

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