HPV,HPV vaccine 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.

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.

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. 

The decision comes a year after trials in Kenya showed that one dose of the vaccine is sufficient.

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