In recent days, Nigeria has found itself embroiled in a contentious healthcare campaign that has ignited widespread concern among citizens. This initiative, propelled by the World Health Organization (WHO) and supported by UN allies, targets teenagers and seeks to combat the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) through mass vaccination. However, this campaign has raised significant apprehensions about its efficacy and safety, with the specter of infertility haunting discussions. Even more disconcerting is the apparent lack of transparency and consent, leaving parents uninformed and sidelined in a crucial matter affecting their children's health.

The parallels with Kenya, where a similar campaign only proceeded after parents' consent was secured amid public outcry, underscore the importance of raising our voices in Nigeria. The Ministry of Health in Nigeria is collaborating with the WHO to execute this controversial campaign. .

The safety concerns surrounding the HPV vaccine are multifaceted and deeply troubling. Teenagers are the intended recipients of this vaccine, yet their parents are excluded from the decision-making process. This issue transcends mere health concerns; it's a matter of fundamental human rights. Parental consent is not just important; it's an essential pillar of ethical healthcare. To push forward without it is inherently unfair and unjust.

The power of the people is a potent force for change. Together, we can expose the injustice of a campaign that could subject teenagers to mandatory vaccination with a vaccine of questionable safety. Our actions today can restore the rightful authority of parents in decisions about their children's health.

At the heart of this controversy lies a massive vaccination campaign targeting teenagers in Nigeria, driven by international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and their UN allies. The campaign's aim is to combat the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). However, the implications of this campaign have stirred considerable debate and rightful concern.

At best, the effects of the HPV vaccines remain unclear; at worst, they are profoundly unsettling. Among the potential repercussions, infertility has been whispered as a possible outcome. These concerns demand rigorous scrutiny and transparency.

What compounds these concerns is the apparent lack of transparency and the failure to seek informed parental consent. In Kenya, a similar campaign only proceeded once parents' approval had been secured following a public outcry. In Nigeria, however, parental consent appears to have been disregarded.

The Ministry of Health in Nigeria has forged a partnership with the WHO to implement this contentious campaign. The urgency of the situation necessitates immediate action to address these concerns.

We appeal to you to sign our petition, which calls on His Excellency Tunji Alausa, the Minister for Health in Nigeria, to suspend the HPV campaign due to its potential impact on teenagers.

The safety concerns surrounding the HPV vaccine are numerous and significant. While teenagers are the target demographic, their parents have been excluded from the decision-making process. This issue transcends mere health concerns; it's a matter of fundamental human rights. Parental consent is not merely important; it's an ethical imperative. To proceed without it is inherently unfair and unjust.

More information:-

https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/october-2023/nigeria-vaccinate...

https://www.thewellnessway.com/6-researched-based-reasons-to-skip-the-hp...

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/