Joint discussion on cancer prevention and awareness lead by Friendship
Friendship held a joint discussion on cancer prevention and public health at the Gaibandha Civil Surgeon’s conference room.
Ekaterina Gómez
The implementation of the WHO’s “Global Strategy Towards the Elimination of Cervical Cancer as a Public Health Problem” in the Netherlands and the Republic of India
The Netherlands and The Republic of India show substantial differences in aspects such as access to and structure of, healthcare and education, as well as culture and religion. Yet, both countries are members of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and thus, following the resolution of the 73rd World Health Assembly, are urged to follow its recommendations regarding Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) prevention and Cervical Cancer (CC) elimination efforts.
PRESCRIP-TEC aligns with EU cancer screening recommendations
The EU released a scientific opinion providing recommendations on how to improve existing cancer screening programmes, including for cervical cancer.
HPV prevention is vital to end cervical cancer
HPV awareness day is a campaign focused on HPV prevention – the first step to end cervical cancer as a public health problem in the 21st century.
PRESCRIP-TEC Partners visit the field in South Bangladesh
Cervical cancer prevention and early treatment has received a boost in the rural South of Bangladesh. This was after a memorable and eye-opening visit by a team of experts from Dhaka on September 26, 2021, supported by the PRESCRIP-TEC project.
FCMs Receive Extensive Training to Address Cervical Cancer
During September 2021, 50 Friendship Community MedicAids (FCM’s) in the South of Bangladesh received intensive training which will go a long way towards prevention and early treatment of cervical cancer in the communities they serve.
Program Boosts Secondary Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Northern Bangladesh
The prevention and early detection of cervical cancer were stepped up in Northern Bangladesh recently with a field visit by experts for the launch of a thermal coagulator and orientation of field staff.
Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness Programme in Innanje village, Udupi district (India)
A successful Cervical Cancer Awareness Programme and screening camp was held in Innanje to promote the elimination of cervical cancer in this rural village.Various health and community organisations collaborated in presenting this event on November 12, 2021.
One year of the Cervical Cancer Elimination movement. What is PRESCRIP-TEC doing?
On 17th November 2021 we are celebrating the Cervical Cancer Elimination movement. Know what PRESCRIP-TEC is doing.
Training on Cervical Cancer Screening for Paramedics and Doctors
Capacity-building in Bangladesh: Our partner FRIENDSHIP carried out training on cervical cancer screening to detect precancerous lesions.
