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A future without cervical cancer starts now, but with concrete steps

By The Standard December 03, 2025

Source: The Standard

A future without cervical cancer starts now, but with concrete steps

Every day in Kenya, about nine women die from cervical cancer. Thousands of women are disproportionately affected by this harsh reality, which is mainly preventable but still claims too many lives.The World Health Organisation reports that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, with the highest burden falling on low- and middle-income countries.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The World Health Organisation reports that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, with the highest burden falling on low- and middle-income countries.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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