In 2022, GEPaN Tanzania launched the Fight Against Cervical Cancer Campaign in Longido district to raise awareness, promote early screening, and empower women and girls with life-saving knowledge. Through community outreach, health education, and partnerships with local clinics, the campaign aimed to prevent cervical cancer and improve women’s health outcomes.
Nearly all cervical cancer is caused by the Human papilomarvirus (HPV). HPV is passed between partners during sex and can lead to an infection in the cervix. Almost all sexually active people will have HPV at some point in their lives.
Most often, HPV will go on its own. But if it does not, it could cause cervical cancer.