cervical cancer Stories

Since the introduction of the vaccine in 2019, health officials have faced challenges in tracking down girls for the second dose, often leading to inc...

Cervical cancer claims the lives of nine women in Kenya every day, tightening its grip as a silent but deadly threat.

To tackle the crisis, the Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting 14-year-old schoolgirls. 

Kenya ranks among the top 20 countries with the highest burden of cervical cancer, with about 5,845 new cases and 3,591 deaths annually.

Despite advancements in global cancer treatment and prevention, cervical cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Keny...

The Ministry of Health, through its community health promoters, has embarked on a campaign to raise awareness about the vaccine and its role in preven...

A key advantage of this method is its efficiency; risk assessment can be performed immediately after the HPV self-test without requiring additional la...

There is no cure for HPV itself, but treatments are available for the conditions it causes. 

Misconceptions about the procedure and tales of discomfort and pain have made many hesitate to seek professional advice.

He said at least 10 cases are reported annually though the number could be higher as a number of expectant women shun hospitals and deliver at home.

This is the fourth most common cancer among women, claiming an estimated 350,000 lives globally in 2022. More than 80,000 of these deaths were recorde...

This event marked a significant milestone in addressing the impact of cervical cancer in Africa and led to several crucial outcomes.

Immunisation will take place in hospitals and clinics in all the sub-counties in Lamu.