cervical cancer Stories

Breakthrough study: Self-administered HPV tests enhance cervical cancer screening
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 28, 2024

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

Why health promoters need to address hesitant uptake of HPV vaccine
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 23, 2024

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

Why counselling is crucial in enhancing uptake of cervical cancer screening
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 13, 2024

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

Attend antenatal clinics to stem fistula, expectant women urged
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 11, 2024

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.

Explainer: What is cervical cancer and how can it be prevented?
The Conversation  |  Jun 24, 2024

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...

Nairobi convening focuses on collaborative efforts to combat cervical cancer in Africa
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 13, 2024

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

Lamu to give cervical cancer, Covid vaccines in all sub-counties
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 17, 2024

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

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