Here you can find videos and materials produced in the project. The videos give you a brief overview on cervical cancer prevention, screening policies and the importance of prevention strategies. The ...

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The Department of Health (DOH) has announced its goal to vaccinate approximately 2.007 million students against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer, under the Bakuna Eskwela program. Alethea de Guzman, Director of the DOH Epidemiology Bureau, stated during a virtual media briefing that the target includes learners from Grades 4 and 5 in both public and private schools. She noted that about nine percent of these students are estimated to be out-of-school youth. The Bakuna Eskwela program, an annual school-based immunization initiative by the DOH and the Department of Education, offers vaccines against cervical cancer, measles, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria. According to DOH data, there were 7,829 cervical cancer cases recorded in the Philippines as of 2022. The World Health Organization reports that cervical cancer ranks as the third most common cancer in the Philippines, following breast and colorectal cancers. De Guzman emphasized the importance of raising awareness about cervical cancer prevention, urging parents and caregivers to make informed decisions regarding HPV vaccination for their children. Nelinda Catherine Pangilinan, Specialty Center Head of Rizal Medical Center, called for incorporating reproductive health education into the basic education curriculum, citing cases of cervical cancer among young Filipino patients as young as 20 years old. She noted that some patients had engaged in sexual activity as early as 14 years old with multiple partners, which may contribute to the rising incidence of cervical cancer in younger populations. The DOH aims to address this public health concern through comprehensive vaccination efforts and educational campaigns to empower families with accurate information about cervical cancer prevention.

Module exploring principles of the national cervical cancer screening programme, and how nurses can support with improving uptake