Lesotho: Ministers in Drive to Combat Cervical Cancer

TWO government ministries have announced a major initiative to combat cervical cancer in women and girls.

THE Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Training, said the initiative was aimed at vaccinating girls aged between 9-18 years against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

HPV which causes cervical cancer can be prevented and cured through vaccination.

Both Minister of Health Selibe Mochoboroane and his counterpart, Minister of Education and Training Prof Ntoi…