Today, the Naguru Teenage Centre (NTC) team, together with the Wakiso District Health Team (DHT) and health facility in-charges, conducted support supervisions for the ongoing HPV school vaccination outreaches under the UNICEF-supported project. The exercise aims to ensure that all eligible adolescent girls in Wakiso district receive their full dose of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, protecting them from cervical cancer that is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in Uganda.

The supervision visits serve as both a quality assurance and mentorship mechanism, helping to strengthen the capacity of health workers and schools to coordinate vaccination exercises effectively. Through this collaboration, the teams assessed vaccination coverage, reviewed data reporting practices, and offered guidance on improving outreach organization and community mobilization.

In each of the supported health facilities, the teams observed strong partnerships between schools, health workers, and local leaders are a key factor in ensuring that no girl is left behind. Teachers continue to play a critical role in mobilizing students and parents, creating awareness about the importance of completing the HPV vaccination schedule.

The field interactions also revealed inspiring stories from parents and young girls who have embraced the vaccination program, citing increased awareness about its health benefits. Such testimonies highlight the impact of ongoing community engagement efforts supported by UNICEF and implemented by Naguru Teenage Centre in partnership with the Wakiso DHT.

Beyond supervision, the initiative also seeks to strengthen the cold chain management system, improve vaccine logistics, and ensure consistent supply across facilities. By equipping frontline health workers with the necessary tools and knowledge, the project contributes to Uganda’s national goal of eliminating cervical cancer through early prevention.

As the exercise continues across Wakiso district, the spirit of teamwork remains evident. Every vaccination administered represents not just a health intervention, but an investment in a girl’s future ,  a future free from preventable disease, full of opportunity and promise.

Together, we are building a stronger, healthier generation , one vaccine, one girl, and one school at a time.