We provide awareness of self care practices.
Empowering women’s health through self-care practices and access to resources is fundamental to creating healthier and more resilient communities. Let us collectively work towards breaking barriers and supporting women in their pursuit of health and happiness.
Cervical cancer is the 6th most common cancer in women in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. In 2020, an estimated 89 800 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in the Region and more than 47500 women died from the disease.
Get Informed -- Find out the facts about cervical cancer and the human papilloma virus (HPV) that causes it. Help educate other women in your life too.
Get Screened-- Cervical cancer screening typically starts at age 30 and is repeated periodically.
Get Vaccinated-- The HPV vaccine is given in 2 doses that should begin when a girl is between 9 and 14 years old.