Early screening key to beating cervical cancer, Kalangala women told

According to the World Health Organisation Report of 2022, a total of 660,000 new cases of cervical cancer were reported where 350,000 deaths were recorded and the highest rates were in low and middle-income countries.

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Some of the Rotarians who participated in the cancer run in Ssese Islands, Kalangala district. (Credit: Samuel Nkuba)

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#Health #Kalangala district #Samuel Kwesiga #Rotary Cancer Run

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KALANGALA - Women residents in Kalangala district have been urged to screen for cervical cancer promptly as many have exceeded the age of immunisation.

Kalangala Health Centre

Early screening key to beating cervical cancer, Kalangala women told

According to the World Health Organisation Report of 2022, a total of 660,000 new cases of cervical cancer were reported where 350,000 deaths were recorded and the highest rates were in low and middle-income countries.

Some of the Rotarians who participated in the cancer run in Ssese Islands, Kalangala district. (Credit: Samuel Nkuba)

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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