Join #StopHPVForHer Campaign to Fight Cervical Cancer - Know the Facts!
The BellaNaija #StopHPVForHer Campaign sheds light on HPV and cervical cancer, highlighting their prevalence among Nigerian women. Cervical cancer ranks as the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Nigerian women aged 15-44.
Globally, it is the fourth most common cancer among women. The campaign emphasizes the importance of understanding HPV, a common viral infection that can lead to cervical cancer.
With early protection through available vaccines, the spread of the virus causing cancer can be prevented, making cervical cancer largely preventable.
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