Namibia: HPV vaccine sparks‘conspiracy theory’ concerns – Uncategorised

The government has assured parents that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for girls currently being rolled out at schools is safe, following concerns.

Executive director of health and social services Penda Ithindi says the government “cannot conspire to kill its own people”.

Recently, schools sent parents letters of consent to sign, allowing their children to be vaccinated against HPV, however, some have refused.

They have raised concerns over the safety of the vaccine for…