Namibia expands cervical cancer prevention with nationwide HPV programme

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2025-06-04

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WINDHOEK, 04 JUN (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Health and Social Services has initiated a nationwide rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA cervical screening and vaccination programme in Namibia.
The campaign is aimed at reducing cervical cancer, currently one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in the country.
In response to the rollout, the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) confirmed that public and media interest i...

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