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  January 16, 2026

 Preventing Cancer, we can do something.

Global landscape of cervical cancer incidence and mortality in 2022 and  predictions to 2030: The urgent need to address inequalities in cervical  cancer - Li - 2025 - International Journal of Cancer - Wiley Online Library 

 In Malaysia, 

 HPV

 From the above medical technology/therapeutic advances, Australia is on track toward eliminating Cervical cancer in their society.  Can we do it here?  Yes, at least for we ourselves, our loved ones, ensure HPV DNA test (for those between age 30 and 65), Pap Smear, before age 30, and HPV vaccination.  These will help to prevent cervical cancer among our loved ones.

 World  Health Organization has this initiative (1 min YouTube) that we all can be in.

 WHO Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative: from call to action to global  movement 

 HPV Test can be done easily by oneself. Watch this short YouTube.

 Early Detection of high risk HPV species and appropriate treatment help prevent cervical cancer.

HPV vaccine helps prevent HPV infection, which in turn help prevent cervical cancer.  If vaccination rate high, it is possible for us to eliminate cervical cancer, according to experts.  

 HPV often has no symptoms, even when you feel well.
That’s why screening and the right information matter.

FREE ENTRY | Join our Cervical Cancer Awareness Roadshow with a health talk by
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✨ Pap smear vs HPV DNA test — what’s the difference?
✨ Why HPV vaccination matters
✨ What does it mean if HPV is detected

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Examples in Vaccination preventable diseases that we enjoy health benefits since our lifetime:

Small Pox was eliminated 1977.  It had high death rate (killing about 30% of suffering, much higher than Covid 19 1%)

Also, vaccine almost eliminates polio (down by 99%). Those living 70 years ago couldn't imagine this achievement, when it plagued many countries. Some sufferers were hit higher up to affect spinal cord above breathing control level requiring Iron Lung

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