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Oncologist Victor Oria urges closer public engagement to improve health awareness in Kenya
Health and Wellness

Oncologist Victor Oria urges closer public engagement to improve health awareness in Kenya

Data from the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa and Kenya Medical Research Institute shows Kenya introduced a single-dose HPV vaccine in 2025 to improve coverage. However, vaccination levels remain low, with only about 30% of girls fully vaccinated and some areas reporting less than 1% uptake, mainly due to poor awareness, misinformation and limited access.

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Why routine checkups and HPV vaccines matter for Kenyans’ health - Oncologist
Health and Wellness

Why routine checkups and HPV vaccines matter for Kenyans’ health - Oncologist

Cervical cancer remains a major health threat in Kenya, ranking as the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. According to GLOBOCAN 2020–2022 data, the country records about 5,200–5,800 new cases and 3,200–3,600 deaths annually, with an age-standardized incidence rate of over 30 cases per 100,000 women.

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