{"id":86413,"date":"2026-04-06T10:21:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/youth-educated-on-hpv-risks-during-easter-services"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:21:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:21:10","slug":"youth-educated-on-hpv-risks-during-easter-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/youth-educated-on-hpv-risks-during-easter-services","title":{"rendered":"YOUTH EDUCATED ON HPV RISKS DURING EASTER SERVICES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\">           <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong>         <\/span><b>Young attendees of the ongoing Easter services in Lobamba received important information about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) from Nurse Xolisiwe Dlamini of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI). The initiative aimed to raise awareness about the virus, its risks, and ways to prevent infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Nurse Dlamini explained that both boys and girls are vulnerable to HPV. She encouraged vaccination for youth aged 9 to 20 and highlighted behaviours that increase the risk of infection, such as having multiple sexual partners, engaging in short-term relationships, and drug use. She noted that HPV is a common virus that can lead to serious health complications later in life, including cervical cancer.<\/p>\n<p>A highlight of the session came when a young girl raised her hand to share her experience. She had been vaccinated at school and described the process as painless, noting that the injection was administered in her left upper arm. Her account appeared to reassure other youth in attendance and helped reduce fears associated with vaccination.<\/p>\n<p>While the sessions focused on educating the youth, Nurse Dlamini also emphasised the importance of parental involvement. She encouraged parents and guardians to support their children in making informed health decisions, including ensuring they are vaccinated.<\/p>\n<p>The EPI programme continues to hold awareness sessions throughout the Easter period, using gatherings such as church services to reach young people with essential health information. By combining education with relatable experiences, the initiative seeks to promote informed choices and contribute to improved public health outcomes among Eswatini\u2019s youth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">           Find more news and analyses on           <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Eswatini<\/span>           on the           <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span>           website         <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. 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