KATHMANDU, Jan 1: Cervical cancer claims the lives of many women prematurely, but a simple test can be a lifesaver—the HPV DNA test. This test detects the presence of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which is the cause behind cervical cancer.

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said that the health ministry is committed to providing 'HPV' vaccine against cervical cancer to girls of all age groups across the country.

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: In a significant move to combat cervical cancer, the government has initiated a vaccination campaign against the human papillomavirus (HPV) starting today.

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: The vaccine against human papilloma virus (HPV), which the government bought from China three months ago, is going to be limited to demonstration as samples this time as well. The government introduced a vaccine produced by China's Sinovac company in mid-June. The vaccine that was brought by paying an additional price of about Rs 90 million is only 20,000 vials.

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: BD (Becton, Dickinson, and Company) has taken a proactive step towards raising awareness about cervical cancer screening, particularly emphasizing the advantages of early screening involving liquid-based cytology and HPV DNA testing.

KATHMANDU, Nov 18: Nepal Fertility Care Center (NFCC), an NGO working for reproductive health for over three decades in Nepal, has organized the historic event by lighting up Swayambhunath temple in teal color to raise awareness about cervical cancer. Teal is the color of cervical cancer worldwide.

Eliminating cervical cancer

May 9, 2019 01:00 am

Comprehensive screening, vaccination and treatment, including of pre-cancerous lesions, is crucial for eliminating cervical cancer

CHAUTARA, Oct 30: A noteworthy number of women from rural areas in Sindhupalchok are found suffering from various sorts of reproductive system-related health issues including cervical cancer infection.