2017 Cervical Cancer Vaccination NCD pilot project

Workshop to assess latest in HPV vaccine

Launched on March 10 by the National Department of Health in partnership with the Department of Education and the Rotary Club of Boroko, the first workshop took place earlier this month.

The first workshop was hosted by the PNG Cancer Foundation on Friday, March 17 with the aim to assist with answers to questions that may arise from the public about the cervical cancer vaccine.

National coordinator HPV vaccination program, Dr Edward Waramin encouraged girls to get immunized as cervical cancer is the only cancer that can be prevented through a vaccine.

Workshop set for Cervical Cancer Vaccination NCD pilot project

The project was launched on March 10, by the National Department of Health Secretary, Pascoe Kase in partnership with the National Department of Education and the Rotary Club of Boroko.

As a follow up to the launch, PNG Cancer Foundation will be hosting a workshop on the cervical cancer vaccination and the NCD Pilot Project at the end of this week on Friday, March 17, at the Health Services, Standard Branch.