The Fight Against Cervical Cancer Campaign is one of the flagship health initiatives of Girls Empowerment Program and Network (GEPaN) Tanzania, dedicated to reducing the burden of cervical cancer among women and girls through awareness, prevention, early screening, HPV vaccination advocacy, and improved access to healthcare services. Launched in 2022, the campaign aims to increase knowledge about cervical cancer, encourage regular screening, promote HPV vaccination for eligible girls, and reduce preventable deaths, particularly among women living in rural and underserved communities such as Longido District. GEPaN believes that no woman should lose her life to a disease that is largely preventable through education, vaccination, and early detection.
Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in Tanzania. Many women are diagnosed at advanced stages due to:
Early detection and prevention can save thousands of lives every year.