Cervical cancer

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Mohammed Ali Pate, has disclosed that more than 12,000 Nigerian women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, despite the disease being largely preventable. Dr Pate made…

Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA), says it has administered Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine to 284,750 eligible females to check cervical cancer in the state. Dr Musa Mu’azu, Executive Director, KSPHCDA,…

The Minister of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has reiterated FCT Administration's commitment to cancer prevention and care in the territory. READ ALSO:FG Reaffirms Commitment to Eliminating…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing health education and prevention strategies aimed at reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases, lowering mortality rates, and preventing mother-to-child…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified efforts to combat cervical cancer with the launch of a colposcopy machine for early detection and treatment at Wuse General Hospital. READ ALSO:Cervical…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has inaugurated its first colposcopy center located at Wuse District General Hospital, aimed at combating cervical cancer. READ ALSO:Cervical cancer: Nigeria Launches…

Nigeria has taken a significant step in the fight against cervical cancer with the introduction of the Cervical Cancer Elimination Service Award (CCESA). READ ALSO:Kwara Govt Flags Off Free Breast, Cervical Cancer Screening…

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…