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This is a crucial step in the right direction. The focus on Gender Neutral Vaccination is a no brainer! It is a public health matter. We can SAVE LIVES. It WILL save COST down the line. We need to WIN this one ... we need to vaccinate boys and girls. WE ARE ONE community. Let's focus on affordability so that we can achieve equitable access for ALL countries, ALL populations, ALL genders #LeaveNoOneBehind #ClosetheEquityGap #GVN #HPV Cancer Alliance (South Africa) Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) World Health Organization Peter Baker Nomonde Mbatani Rakiya Saidu Garron Gsell Andrew Oberholzer Torsten Koehler Yvette Raphael Wim Vandevelde Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Dr. Nizam Uddin Ahmed Liza Barrie peter ng'ola owiti

For me, gender-neutral HPV vaccination is personal. Growing up in Nigeria, I’ve seen how preventable cancers have taken a toll on families. We’ve long thought HPV is just a women’s issue, but that’s not true. Men are affected too, and knowing that something as simple as a vaccine could change lives makes this an urgent priority. When I heard about the global push for equal access to this vaccine, it struck me deeply. It’s about fairness—protecting everyone, no matter their gender, and preventing unnecessary suffering in the future. #HPV #Prevention #MensHealth #WomensHealth #ProtectOurFuture

🌍 Today is Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action which marks 4 years of the global movement! As of 2022, cervical cancer affects over 660,000 women globally, with more than 350,000 deaths—and it’s completely preventable. In the U.S. alone, @AmericanCancerSociety predicts in 2024 that 13,820 women will be diagnosed and 4,360 lives will be lost to this disease💉 The HPV vaccine is proven to prevent up to 90% of cervical cancers. If everyone were vaccinated at the recommended age, we could eliminate cervical cancer worldwide within a generation. Coupled with routine screenings, this goal is within reach! • • • #CervicalCancerAwareness #HPVvaccine #EndCervicalCancer #VAX2STOPCANCER

For those living in rural and remote communities, screening for cervical cancer presents challenges. The great news is that now with access to vaccination and in-home screening, there is a greater chance of early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. For Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, Dr Sarah Burns provides information on HPV and Cervical Cancer - the symptoms, treatment options and ways to manage the risk. Read Dr Sarah's article here https://lnkd.in/gZn7RNcH #cervicalcancer

India gets its own HPV vaccine to stop 70,000 women dying of cervical cancer a year. It has taken 18 years for India to produce its own affordable version to tackle the country’s second-biggest cause of cancer deaths among women. Cervical cancer is the second biggest cause of cancer deaths among women in India, killing an estimated 70,000 a year – a quarter of the global burden of the disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, with about 90% of deaths from the disease occuring in low- and middle-income countries. https://lnkd.in/dGcEW-8C

This week began with a powerful reminder of Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. Although the day has passed, the fight to eliminate cervical cancer is far from over. In the UK alone, 3,300 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year, yet it’s staggering to know that 99.8% of these cases are preventable! Cervical cancer can be prevented through vaccination, screening, and early treatment—but millions of women still lack access to these life-saving resources. At RDi, we are committed to improving healthcare, and we’ve been working hard to develop our at-home #HPV testing kits. The healthcare industry is on the verge of transforming HPV and cervical cancer diagnosis and management, and our HPV collection kits are a step forward in making routine screening more accessible to a wider population. Let’s keep pushing toward a future where cervical cancer is a thing of the past! Contact us to learn more: https://lnkd.in/esh-MKYZ #CervicalCancerElimination #HealthForAll #GlobalHealth #Diagnostics

Hey, RH Fam. As u are all aware, January is cervical cancer awareness month 🤩🤩🤩🤩🙌🙌 . Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women. It is caused by certain strains of Human Papilloma Virus, which is sexually transmitted. If HPV infection persists ( commonly in patients with low immunity) it leads to cervical cancer. As RH providers, Angela Anzeze and Paul Koigi encourage you to get your pap smears, HPV DNA testing, and vaccinations done as soon as possible to prevent cervical cancer. If diagnosed early, cervical cancer is curable 🏥🩺. Have you done your pap smear 🔬? Don't be afraid - we will happily assist you to get it done! We are hear to help. Join the fight in prevention of cervical cancer 💪💪 Let's do this RH fam💃🙌👊 Like, comment, follow and share, and reach out to us for consultation 🤝. #drpaulkoigi #dranzeze #cervicalcancer #kenya #awareness #collaboration #letsdothis https://lnkd.in/djNd2eeG

This Sunday (17 November) marks World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, a global call to action to eliminate this disease and ensure that each and every woman has access to the care, information and vaccines she needs 🎗️    Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. In Europe alone, more than 66.000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and 30.000 die from the disease ⚠️    The good news? Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable, thanks to HPV vaccination and screening programmes. Together with cancer leagues from all over Europe, we continue to call on EU and national policymakers to #EndCervicalCancer! 💪   Read our call for action (https://lnkd.in/eDUyZXCd) or visit the World Health Organization (https://lnkd.in/gTSrtwFX) to see how you can get involved!   #CervicalCancer #WorldCervicalCancerEliminationDay #PreventCancer 

🔎Spotlighting: Vulvar Cancer Vulvar cancer is a rare gynecological cancer, accounting for only about 4% of cases, but early detection is key to survival. Like cervical and vaginal cancers, HPV is a significant risk factor, especially high-risk strains that can lead to precancerous changes. The incidence of vulvar cancer is rising among younger women, largely due to HPV infections. While it has an 86% 5-year survival rate when caught early, that rate drops significantly if it spreads. Early detection is key to survival! Raising awareness and promoting HPV vaccination is crucial for protection at all ages…young or old! Stay tuned for more vulvar cancer spotlight information ⭐️ • • • • • • #Vulvar #vulvarcancer #hpv #hpvvaccine #gynecological #Immunitycommunity #SpreadKnowledgeSaveLives