Cervical cancer - Strategic Insights Report (Page 2)

Cervical cancer

Progress in Vaccination Coverage in Africa: A Mixed Bag

African countries have made significant progress in vaccinating millions of people against life-threatening diseases such as measles, polio, and cervical cancer, with vaccination coverage reaching record highs in 2023. Despite this, challenges persist in reaching children in the region, with one in four children remaining under-vaccinated and one out of

Cervical cancer

Africa's HPV Vaccination Challenge: Misinformation, Hesitancy, and Hope

Cervical cancer has become a leading cancer killer among women in Africa, accounting for 23% of the deaths globally, while 18 of the 20 countries with the highest rate of cervical cancer cases in the world are in Africa. Despite the availability of the HPV vaccine, which can prevent the

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