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Over 441,000 HPV vaccine doses arrive in Ghana to fight cervical cancer

Ghana has received its first shipment of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect the health of girls and women against cervical cancer. This information...

Having several sexual partners could lead to cervical cancer – Women told

An Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Obaatan Pa Women's Hospital, Dr. Angela Durowaa Frempong, has issued a stern warning to women regarding the increased risk...

GHS to embark on a nationwide vaccination exercise in young girls against cervical cancer  

Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced plans to launch a vaccination campaign by the end of the year, targeting pre-adolescents aged 9 to 14...

Alarming rate of cervical cancer claiming lives of to many young women in Ghana – Gynaecologists 

General Secretary of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Ghana, has expressed deep concern over the escalating number of young women succumbing to...

Make cervical cancer vaccination free – Govt told

Stakeholders in the health sector have urged the government to provide free cervical cancer vaccinations as an effective measure to prevent the disease among...

7.7 million Nigerian girls to be vaccinated against leading cause of cervical cancer

Nigeria has integrated the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, with the goal of reaching 7.7 million girls. This initiative represents...

142 women succumb to cervical cancer monthly – Doctor

A Medical Officer at the Oncology Unit of the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH), Dr. Anita Owusu-Afriyie, has revealed that 233 women are diagnosed with...

Roche Ghana commits $400,000 to fight breast, cervical cancer

Roche Products Ghana Limited, a biotechnology company, is contributing $400,000 to support ongoing efforts to improve cervical and breast cancer outcomes for women in...

Cervical cancer kills 2,000 women annually – Health professionals

Although it is preventable and treatable when detected early, cervical cancer is killing over 2,000 women every year in the country, health professionals have...

Kenyan government rolls out cervical cancer vaccination

The Ministry of Health will on Friday roll out the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) virus vaccine against cervical cancer in Mombasa county. Speaking during a media...

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