Cervical cancer

The Lagos State Government says no fewer than 18 million residents are expected to be vaccinated for preventable diseases under its Non-Polio Supplemental Immunisation scheduled to start Oct. 19. Dr Abimbola Bowale, the Supervising…

The Anambra State Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Roche West Africa, has launched a partnership aimed at enhancing breast and cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment within the state. …

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved Cecolin®, a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for use in a single-dose schedule. READ ALSO:WHO calls for increased investment in adolescent health This is contained…

The Atinuke Cancer Foundation has called on the government and leaders at all levels to eliminate all forms of inequalities in accessing cancer care in Nigeria. READ ALSO:Expert gives tips on early detection, cure for cancer The call…

An NGO, Hope for the Village Child Foundation (HVCF), has screened no fewer than 100 women on cervical and breast cancers in Kaduna. this was disclosed by Head of Health Section of the foundation, Juliana Ekwoanya, said it was also an…

The Wife of Ebonyi State Governor, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru has embarked on a Campaign to end cervical cancer in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria. READ ALSO: Nigerian government to review cancer policy – Official Mrs Nwifuru disclosed…

The wife of Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, stated that she is hopeful that the expected delivery of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to the state will bring to an end the era of the dangerous disease.…

January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the WHO African Region is committed to advancing the campaign's with three key messages: be informed, get screened, and get vaccinated. READ ALSO:BSUTH to commence cervical cancer…

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has disclosed that it has vaccinated over 4.7 million girls against cervical cancer in the first phase of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)…

An Oncologist, Dr Adediran Ademola, has counselled women of reproductive age to go for cervical cancer screening yearly to know their status. Ademola, who works at the University of Osun Teaching Hospital Oncology Department, made the call…