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.