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Surviving cervical cancer then taking on a new battle

Surviving cervical cancer then taking on a new battle

Nairobi, 3 February 2020  Five years ago, news that she had…
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Kenya takes vital step against cervical cancer and introduces HPV vaccine into routine immunization

Kenya takes vital step against cervical cancer and introduces HPV vaccine into routine immunization

Mombasa, 18 October 2019 – With President Uhuru Kenyatta leading the…
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A consultation was held from 13-15 May in Brazzaville

Africa advances on goal of cervical cancer elimination across the continent

 Brazzaville, 15 May 2019 – The cervical cancer burden falls…
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Group Photo of the participants

Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control Program Implementation in Eritrea

Cervical cancer occurs when the cells of the cervix grow abnormally…
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Grace receiving her second dose of HPV vaccine

Protecting girls against cervical cancer in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, August 2018:“Tanzania has reached a huge milestone…
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Honorable Minister of Health Dr Peter Kumpalume, MP speaking to participants at the opening ceremony of the TOT cervical cancer capacity building workshop

Stopping Cervical Cancer and other NonCommunicable Diseases in Africa

As she felt the cold sting of the needle enter her arm, Alice winced…
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Participants of the workshop

Eritrea developed cervical cancer prevention and control guideline

A consensus building workshop was conducted on cervical cancer…
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WHO staff vaccinating a girl during the occasion.

Tanzania rolls out vaccination against cervical cancer

Dar es Salaam, 10 April 2018: Today, Tanzania achieved a historical…
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Participants during the microplanning workshop

Tanzania prepares to provide vaccination against cervical cancer

Dodoma, 22—24 January 2018: Cervical cancer is the second most common…
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Honorable Minister of Health Dr Peter Kumpalume, MP speaking to participants at the opening ceremony of the TOT cervical cancer capacity building workshop

Training of Trainers on cervical cancer prevention and control for the AFRO 10 countries – Sunbird Capital Hotel, Lilongwe

From 7 to 12 November 2016, the Ministry of Health and the World…
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