Cervical cancer
HPV vaccines 'substantially' reduce cervical cancer risk: study
Cervical cancer, which is caused by HPV - a common sexually transmitted infection - is preventable with reliable and safe vaccines, and also curable if caught...
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Inside iThemba LABS' research quest for better cancer diagnostics & therapies
Scientists at iThemba LABS in Cape Town are applying their knowledge in nuclear medicine to improve cancer treatment while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible.
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Those affected by breast cancer getting younger: Cansa
The association says there is growing concern that most women present with late-stage cancers, which makes for a difficult diagnosis.
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WC Health Dept launches HPV vaccination campaign
The aim of the campaign is to ensure all grade four girls at public schools, who are aged nine, receive the HPV vaccine which prevents cervical cancer.
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Cancer: The global impact
Types of cancer responsible for the most deaths by country and sex, according to the World Health Organisation.
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WHO and vaccine group back 'critical' cervical cancer shots
Figures from the World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) showed an estimated 570,000 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed worldwide in 2018.
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Parents urged to vaccinate children to prevent HPV and cancer
September is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Aids Healthcare Foundation is encouraging parents to ensure their children receive the Human Papillomavirus vaccination as early as possible.
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Gender bias: How cancer deaths differ according to gender
Types of cancer responsible for the most deaths by country and sex, according to the World Health Organization.
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KZN gets 15 cervical cancer machines amid oncology crisis
The province has been rocked by an oncology crisis which according to civil rights groups, has led to hundreds of deaths.
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Family of cancer patient feels let down by KZN hospitals
The Human Rights Commission has ordered them to immediately repair and monitor machines in hospitals and report back on a plan of action within ten days.
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Study: Cancer drug prices highest in US, least affordable in India, China
The lowest drug prices were found in India & SA but appeared to be least affordable in India & China.
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Cervical cancer vaccination on the way for SA pupils
The Department of Health is intensifying the fight against cervical cancer from a young age.
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'Aids & cervical cancer link can't be ignored'
Zambia's first lady is a campaigner for early detection screening tests.
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Plans to improve health sector
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi launched a new programme aimed at improving healthcare.
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Cervical cancer vaccine for kids
The Govt aims to provide the vaccine to more than half a million school learners from 2014.
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Stop fighting NHI - Motsoaledi
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi called on South Africans to embrace the NHI programme.
