Stephen Donnelly receives Laura Brennan Award for roll out of HPV jab catch-up programme

"It is an honour and a privilege to receive the Laura Brennan Award today and I want to thank Laura's parents Bernie and Larry for nominating me. This award stands in recognition of Laura's incredible contribution to HPV vaccine awareness and her tireless advocacy for improved vaccine uptake."

"Laura was a true inspiration. Even when faced with a terminal diagnosis, she dedicated herself to ensuring that as few people and families as possible would have to go through the rigours of cancer treatment and end-of-life care as she did."

"Bernie and Larry worked with me and my department to roll out the Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up programme and the result of that programme is that 11,000 additional young people received HPV vaccination. We know this vaccine saves lives."

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