×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Cervical Cancer

It is a vaccine-preventable cancer, yet it is the leading cause of death in women in the developing world, writes NJOKI CHEGE

In 2009, more than 500,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than 270,000 died from it worldwide. Of these women, 85 per cent were in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in