Djibouti, December 9, 2025 – Djibouti has launched a national vaccination campaign aimed at protecting girls aged 9 to 14 against cervical cancer, health officials said.
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, targeting a virus responsible for cervical cancer, will run from December 7 to 12, 2025. The vaccine is being provided free of charge.
The launch ceremony was attended by Health Minister of Ahmed Rooble Abdille, along with the Ministers of Education and Women’s Affairs, the UNICEF Representative, and other senior officials.
Minister Rooble said girls aged 9–14 are considered the most vulnerable to the virus, which is why the vaccination program focuses on this age group.
United Nations Children’s Fund’s (UNICEF) Representative in Djibouti, Beate Dastel, reaffirmed the agency’s support for the initiative, saying: “UNICEF is directly strengthening its support and partnership with the Ministry of Health.”
