The commissioner urged parents, guardians, teachers, religious and traditional leaders to encourage the girl-child to get vaccinated to save the child’s health and future. The Anambra Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, says the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is safe and effective as it provides over 80% protection against cervical cancer.He asserted at a news conference in Awka on Thursday to debunk rumours that the vaccine is not safe and meant to depopulate the country. He said the free HPV vaccination which was launched in the state on Tuesday, was part of strategies to reduce th…