GNWT introduces new cervical cancer screening guidelines

GNWT introduces new cervical cancer screening guidelines

Tests will now check for HPV

Epe LG Chairman Organizes Free Cervical Cancer Screening, Vows Full Support for Positive Cases

Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun organized a free cervical cancer screening in Epe Local Government. Ten women tested positive and will receive full government-funded treatment. The initiative aims to raise awareness and promote early detection of cervical cancer. In a commendable move to promote women’s health and early detection of life-threatening diseases, the Executive Chairman of […] The post Epe LG Chairman Organizes Free Cervical Cancer Sc…

Harnessing the Power of Games: Psyon Games Launches a New Initiative to Combat HPV

Psyon Games, an award-winning health games studio, announces a new initiative designed to explore the power of games to raise awareness about the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The project aims to increase awareness of the lifesaving potential of HPV vaccine through the help of a digital game. This is an important issue for public health as HPV affects over 80% of sexually active individuals, and while most cases are harmless, the virus can lead t…

NWT introduces updated cervical cancer screening guidelines

New NWT government cervical cancer screening guidelines move from Pap tests to HPV tests, a switch designed to enable earlier detection of high-risk strains. The post NWT introduces updated cervical cancer screening guidelines first appeared on Cabin Radio.

On 1 May, the offer of preventive screening for cervical cancer will be extended to the age of 23 to 64 years. Today, the age group is 25 to 64 years. There are two methods of testing. Women between the ages of 23 and 29 are offered cytology screening every three years, while the 30 to 64 age group is offered HPV screening every five years. Cytological examination means that the cells from the cervix are examined under a microscope. The amendmen…

Scaling thermal ablation devices for cervical cancer prevention: experience from a multi-country Unitaid-supported program - Clinton Health Access Initiative

CHAI and Unitaid have published a white paper that provides comprehensive guidance to countries seeking to integrate thermal ablation (TA) devices into national cervical cancer prevention health programs. The paper covers policy adaptations, regulatory approvals, training, and cost considerations for integrating TA into health systems. Moreover, it details strategies for optimizing service delivery and increasing patient uptake. The paper draws …