Cervical cancer to kill more than 443,000 women yearly worldwide, most of them in sub-Saharan Africa
By Staff Reporter
Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death among women in Africa and will kill more than 443,000 women yearly worldwide by 2030.
According to a news release by APO media group, the Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy says most of the women are in sub-Saharan Africa.
“According to the Human papillomavirus (HPV) Center, 2017, cervical cancer ranks as the most frequent cancer in women in Malawi, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe and the second most frequent cancer in women in South Africa,” stated the release.
The release further stated that the increase in the incidence of cervical cancer in Africa could counteract the progress made by African women in reducing maternal mortality and longevity.
“Nevertheless, cervical cancer is a potentially preventable non-communicable disease, and intervention strategies to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health concern should be urgently implemented,” it stated.
Prof. Greta Dreyer, Head of the Gynaecological Oncology Unit at the University of Pretoria and Dr. Karin Richter, Pathologist at Lancet Laboratories, South Africa, will host an online press conference on 26th, April 2018 at 11am South Africa Time.
Journalists interested in participating in this online press conference will be able to ask questions via internet.
April 23 -29 is the 8th vaccination week for this year.
