News

Cervical Cancer screening important: Dr. Waqainabete

February 11, 2019 6:53 am

Fijian women urged to get screened for cervical cancer

Health Minister Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete is urging all females to get tested for cervical cancer as free screening has started around the country.

Dr. Waqainabete says cervical cancer is the major cause of deaths in many cases and is prevalent in women.

He says women need not shy away but take full advantage of the services being made available to them.

Article continues after advertisement

He says regardless of their age, women need to get tested.

The minister says more awareness will also be created around the country in this regard.