The Serum Institute of India is increasing production of an HPV vaccine to support a government initiative against cervical cancer. Global health donors, including the World Bank, Gates Foundation, and UN, pledged nearly $600 million to combat cervical cancer. HPV causes about 36,000 cancer cases in the US annually, with the vaccine recommended for all individuals aged 9 and above. Efforts are being made to eliminate cervical cancer through vaccination, screening, and treatment tools.
#CervicalCancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, and continues to disproportionately impact women and their families in low and middle-income countries https://t.co/partWusG0V
Every two minutes, a woman dies from #CervicalCancer. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer. Vaccinating against it, along with screening and treatment, can prevent the vast majority of cases. We have the tools to prevent, diagnose, treat and… https://t.co/NOOC1BmIGp
Governments, donors, multilateral institutions and partners announced new country, policy and programme commitments, plus nearly US$ 600 million in new funding to eliminate #CervicalCancer https://t.co/partWusG0V https://t.co/3RkcUadnQ8
Governments, donors, multilateral institutions and partners announced new country, policy and programme commitments, plus nearly US$ 600 million in new funding to eliminate cervical cancer https://t.co/partWusG0V https://t.co/3RkcUadnQ8
We have the tools to eliminate #CervicalCancer. But still, 350,000 women continue to die from the disease every year. I urge leaders to commit to eliminating cervical cancer and ensuring women’s and girls' right to dignified, quality care. I thank the governments of Colombia… https://t.co/uyoYzsEtHl
World Bank, Gates, UN pledge close to $600m to end cervical cancer https://t.co/phLwXL0xus https://t.co/GEj8Wimc8k
💰 WORLD BANK, GATES, UN PLEDGE CLOSE TO $600M TO END CERVICAL CANCER Full Story → https://t.co/80BcXJyZXk Global health donors pledged nearly $600 million towards eliminating cervical cancer on Tuesday, at the first global forum dedicated to fighting the disease. https://t.co/5mQcLMy3k6
Did you know that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) causes about 36,000 cases of cancer in the US every year? The HPV vaccine protects against the most common cancers caused by HPV. This vaccine is recommended for everyone starting at age 9. https://t.co/XrmUK1H5wB https://t.co/Afr09BYdIu
🗣️ 'Cervical cancer is becoming a preventable disease – but only if you live in the right country' | Dr Matshidiso Moeti and Dr Jarbas Barbosa https://t.co/XB4ofXskSD
It's #HPVAwarenessDay In 2024 we plan to fight cervical cancer in low-income countries by improving access to the HPV vaccine. The HPV vaccine is currently moving through the later stages of our Accelerator. Learn more about our plans for this year: https://t.co/0XGLZteTO1
Today is International HPV Awareness Day, a day encouraging people to ask about HPV or Human PapillomaVirus, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community as some cancers caused by HPV disproportionately affect the community. Learn more here: https://t.co/VOsFryrXF6 https://t.co/7EXF1VlN0G
A dose of an #HPV vaccine and new screening and treatment tools can make #CervicalCancer history. Still, the lives of too many women are cut short by this preventable disease depending on where they live. A must read piece by my colleagues @MoetiTshidi and @DirOPSPAHO:…
The Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest maker of vaccines, is ramping up production of an HPV vaccine to help a government initiative to prevent the cancer-causing virus. https://t.co/sXAsws7cTC