Patience Makwele An estimated 98% of cervical cancer cases in Namibia are linked to persistent infection with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), prompting renewed calls for greater uptake of HPV vaccination and routine cervical screening as the country marks National Cancer Awareness Week. The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) said cervical cancer remains the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among Namibian women despite being largely preven…
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