KENYA – The Ministry of Health has introduced HPV DNA testing in 27 county referral hospitals in a renewed effort by the government to fight against the rising burden of…
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India’s SII launches its novel, locally produced HPV vaccine for cervical cancer protection
INDIA – The Serum Institute of India (SII) has announced the launch of its indigenously-developed quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccine (qHPV) in a bid to combat HPV-linked cervical cancer in the…
Read MoreIsraeli startup MobileODT rolls out Thermoglide portable device for cervical cancer
ISRAEL – MobileODT, an Israeli FemTech startup focusing on AI-powered cervical screening, has released its ThermoGlide thermocoagulation solution for immediate point-of-care treatment of precancerous lesions. It is the only company…
Read MoreSierra Leone integrates HPV vaccines into existing routine immunization
SIERRA LEONE – The Government of Sierra Leone has introduced Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines into the national immunization schedule in a bid to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer.…
Read MoreRoche expands cervical cancer screening options with novel HPV self-sampling solution
SOUTH AFRICA – Roche Pharmaceuticals South Africa has launched its human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling solution in countries accepting the CE mark, the multinational healthcare company said on its website. According…
Read MoreIndia creates the world’s first vaccination for cervical cancer
INDIA- Serum Institute of India (SII) has developed the first cervical cancer vaccine and will be available soon, according to both the firm and the government. Jitendra Singh, the Union…
Read MoreKenya’s medical corporation KMTC acquires advanced devices for cervical cancer treatment
KENYA – State corporation Kenya Medical and Training College (KMTC) has received ultramodern equipment for cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment in an effort to address the rising disease burden in…
Read MoreMorocco introduces vaccination for HPV to combat cervical cancer
MOROCCCO – The Moroccan Ministry of Health has recommended the vaccine against Human papillomavirus (HPV) to combat the virus that causes development of precancerous and cancerous lesions of the cervix.…
Read MoreRegeneron and Sanofi pull Libtayo’s application for cervical cancer treatment
FRANCE – Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc and its partner Sanofi voluntarily withdrew their application to the US Food and Drug Administration to expand the use of their anti-cancer drug Libtayo in…
Read MoreKenya government launches new HPV testing method to reduce cervical cancer cases
KENYA – The Kenya Ministry of Health is enhancing its fight against cervical cancer by offering improved and expanded Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) testing method across the country. A large…
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