Myths and misinformation around the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination are hampering progress to conquer cervical cancer.

Despite progressive interventions such as Namibia approving the procurement of the HPV vaccine, Health Ministry Executive Director Ben Nangombe says anti-vax sentiments, such as population control, continue to fuel existing myths around the HPV vaccination.

This has contributed to the slow uptake of the vaccine, hence the need for stakeholder collaboration in educating communities and the readiness to deal with opposing views.