The fight against cervical cancer must continue – HFFG LISTEN
FEB 4, 2021
As Ghana join the rest of the world to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Hope for Future Generations (HFFG), a national women-focused, community-based non-governmental organization, is calling on the Government of Ghana and key stakeholders not to overlook the impact of cervical cancer on many women in Ghana.
In a statement to commemorate World Cancer Day on February 4, 2021, the NGO urged the government of Ghana to invest in interventions that mitigate the impact of cervical cancer which is the leading and most common female cancer among women in Ghana.
“Data from the HPV Information Centre estimates that about 3,151 new cervical cancer cases are diagnosed annually in Ghana, and despite the fact it is preventable and treatable, it is estimated that over 2000 cervical cancer deaths are recorded in Ghana annually. This is why we believe attention should still be paid to the cervical cancer response even
COVID-19 or not, the fight against cervical cancer must continue – HFFG LISTEN
FEB 3, 2021
As Ghana joins the rest of the world to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Hope for Future Generations (HFFG), a national women-focused, community-based non-governmental organization, is calling on the Government of Ghana and key stakeholders not to overlook the impact of cervical cancer on many women in Ghana.
In a statement to commemorate World Cancer Day on February 4, 2021, the NGO urged the government of Ghana to invest in interventions that mitigate the impact of cervical cancer which is the leading and most common female cancer among women in Ghana.
Updated Jan 23, 2021 | 16:12 IST
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Key Highlights
All women are at risk for cervical cancer, but the disease occurs most often in women over age 30
Cervical cancer does not typically cause noticeable symptoms in the early stages of the disease
Make an appointment with your doctor if you notice any signs or symptoms that concern you