1. WHO Africa
  2. Health topics
  3. Featured news
cancer

Huíla Launches Innovative Project to Strengthen Prevention and Early Diagnosis of Breast and Cervical Cancer

At a time when late diagnosis continues to jeopardize the survival of…
Read more »
© WHO | Ardo Farah

WHO and Kenya hand over theatre beds and cancer equipment to strengthen maternal and women's health services

Nairobi - Kenya's Ministry of Health and the World Health…
Read more »
Le Gouvernement du Burundi introduit le vaccin contre le virus du papillome humain (VPH) pour protéger les filles et prévenir le cancer du col de l’utérus

The Government of Burundi introduces the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect girls and prevent cervical cancer

Bujumbura – Under the leadership of the Ministry of Public Health and…
Read more »
©WHO / Yasin Abdullahi

WHO and Aga Khan University partnership to strengthen women's cancer services in Africa

Nairobi - The World Health Organization (WHO) and Aga Khan University…
Read more »
Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Brazzaville/Geneva—Africa’s routine immunization programmes are…
Read more »
From villages to markets: Burkina Faso leads the way in cervical cancer elimination

From villages to markets: Burkina Faso leads the way in cervical cancer elimination

Ouagadougou ‒ “When I heard the town crier announce that health…
Read more »
"When I see my granddaughter vaccinated against HPV, I feel hopeful. No mother should have to watch her daughter suffer when it can be prevented."

Kenya launches national cervical cancer elimination action plan 2026–2030

Nairobi—The Government of Kenya has launched the National Cervical…
Read more »
“A national milestone in women’s health”- as Ethiopia concludes Month-Long Cervical Cancer Campaign with Record-Breaking Results

“A national milestone in women’s health”- as Ethiopia concludes Month-Long Cervical Cancer Campaign with Record-Breaking Results

Over 275,000 women screened, target exceeded by 103%, and thousands…
Read more »
Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Africa– Dr Issimouha Dillé explains why Africa can win the fight against Cervical Cancer

Eliminating cervical cancer in Africa– Dr Issimouha Dillé explains why Africa can win the fight against cervical cancer

Brazzaville—Cervical cancer remains one of the major public health…
Read more »
CERVICAL CANCER

Sierra Leone achieves nationwide coverage for cervical cancer screening and treatment

Freetown—Sierra Leone has reached a significant milestone in its…
Read more »