The International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) has launched the Zimbabwe Chapter in a move aimed at strengthening efforts to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers and diseases.
The launch comes as cervical cancer remains a major public health concern, with eight women diagnosed with the disease and five dying from it every day in Zimbabwe.
Persistent HPV infection can lead to serious illnesses including cancers affecting both women and men.
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