Health ministry launches $2.8b cervical screening programme

Representatives of NGOs, ministries, and various agencies displaying the vouchers which will be distributed to women aged 21-65

As part of its efforts to facilitate the early detection of cervical cancer and in so doing, reduce illness and fatalities, the government yesterday officially launch-ed its  $2.8 billion Cervical Cancer Screening Programme targeting women between the ages of 21 to 65.

The launch was held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC),  a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated yesterday.

Attendees included Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, other government ministers and representatives, Regional Health Officers, and members of the diplomatic corps.