🎗️ A Pap Smear Test detects cervical cancer early before it progresses.
All women aged 21 and above should test every 3 years.
🚨 #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
Book your Pap smear test today!
🎗️ Cervical cancer is preventable with Early screening and Diagnosis.
🚨 If you notice any of these symptoms, don’t wait - Early screening can save your life. #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
For Timely and Accurate Diagnosis
Visit Oak at Plot 3, Hospital lane, Arua City
🎗️ Knowing the risk factors for cervical cancer is the first step to fighting it!
🚨 Women living with HIV are 6 times more likely to develop the cancer, therefore making early and routine screening key for early detection.
#cervicalcancerawarenessmonth
🎗️ January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
It is one of the leading cancers among women in Uganda.
It’s registered about 7,000 new cases and over 4,600 deaths each year.
Most of these deaths happen due to gaps in screening and diagnosis.
Did you know!
The Human Papilloma Virus(HPV) affects 80%+ of women at least once in their lifetime, and it causes almost all cervical cancers.
Vaccinating girls 9-14 years is key to the prevention of cervical cancer.
Vaccinate our daughters now!
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
FACT: Over 95% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (#HPV).
The good news? It’s one of the few cancers that’s preventable, thanks to the HPV vaccine.
#ViralFactsAfrica@viralfactsafro
Alrhough it takes over 10-20 years for cervical cancer to develop, giving us a big chance at preventing it, these are early signs
1. Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
2. Lower abdominal and coital pain
Visit a healthcare provider for screening and evaluation if any shows.
Whereas cervical cancer is the most common cancer (19.3%) and leading cause of cancer related deaths (19.4%) in Uganda, it is also the most preventable cancer.
Vaccinate against HPV and screen early and regularly.
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth