07/01/2026
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – Protect Your Health, Save Your Life! 💚
Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancers in women worldwide, but it doesn’t have to be. Unfortunately, globally, nearly one woman dies every two minutes due to cervical cancer. The majority of these deaths are preventable through vaccination and early screening.
Here’s what YOU should know:
👉 HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection.
👉 There are over 100 HPV types. High-risk strains, HPV 16 & 18 cause about 70% of cervical cancers.
👉 Most HPV infections are beat by the body's immune system, but persistent infection can lead to pre-cancerous changes and, if unmanaged, cervical cancer.
👉 Pap smears detect abnormal cervical cells early and help rule out other infections.
👉 HPV DNA testing, now widely recommended as a first-line screening tool, detects high-risk HPV even before cell changes occur.
✨ The good news:
✔ HPV vaccination helps combat infection.
✔ Screening saves lives by identifying and treating pre-cancerous lesions before they progress.
💚 Ladies:
📆 Schedule your Pap smear and/or HPV test.
💉 Ask about HPV vaccination if eligible.
📢 Share this message, awareness saves lives.
📍 Be sure to visit your nearest healthcare provider for guidance and screening.
You are also welcome to visit Wakahe Clinic at The Nairobi Hospital Doctors’ Plaza, Room 211, or book an appointment by calling 0721-938208.
Your health matters. Early detection saves lives.
