Safe Hands Association in partnership with the Margaret Asah Initiative marked the National Youth Week with a Cervical Cancer Awareness Program At Government High School Bonadikombo Mile 4 Limbe. We had the opportunity to talk to the students and share life-saving information on one of the most preventable cancers affecting women. We sensitized the students on the main cause of cervical cancer which is the Human Papilloma Virus (hashtag#HPV), a very common virus that can be transmitted through sexual intercourse. Many people carry HPV without knowing it, which is why awareness, vaccination, and regular screening are so important.We also talked about prevention methods, including: • HPV vaccination, recommended for girls from 9–14 years before exposure to the virus The importance of screening through Pap smears and HPV testing, especially for women from 21 years and above. Early detection can identify abnormal cells before they develop into cancer, making treatment highly effective.We wish to use this opportunity to appreciate the administration of Government High School Bonadikombo Mile 4 for the warm reception, and we celebrate our partners and volunteers who made this outreach impactful. We were able to reach out to over 200 students and 20 teachers who were present. Together, we can end cervical cancer through awareness, vaccination, and screening.
