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"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…
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“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…
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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…
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CERVICAL CANCER

Sierra Leone achieves nationwide coverage for cervical cancer screening and treatment

Freetown—Sierra Leone has reached a significant milestone in its…
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Dr Dille from WHO AFRO looks on as the team conducts leep on a patient.

Strengthening capacity of healthcare workers to fast-track cervical cancer elimination in Eswatini

Mbabane—Eswatini faces one of the highest burdens of cervical cancer…
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Ethiopia Launches Month-Long Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Campaign Across Six Regions

Ethiopia Launches Month-Long Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Campaign Across Six Regions

Addis Ababa, 7 November 2025 — The Ministry of Health (MOH), in…
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Strengthening Fight Against Cervical Cancer Through Community Screening Campaign

“In 2020, I underwent screening and was told that I had lesions, so I…
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HPV

Angola launches vaccination campaign to protect girls against cervical cancer

Angola has launched one of the largest public health campaigns in its…
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Cancro do colo do útero

Communication that Touches Hearts and Saves Lives

This opinion piece was first published in Jornal de Angola, a copy of…
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HPV

Angola strengthens cervical cancer prevention with network of health influencers

The National Directorate of Public Health (DNSP), with the support of…
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