Cervical cancer sensitisation should start with men

Friday, August 24, 2018

SELEBI-PHIKWE: It has been revealed that the foreskin harbours viruses that can cause cervical cancer, hence sensitisation about the disease must start with men and the health benefits of circumcision.

The District Health Management Team official Otsile Seswae said at the Men’s Health Promotion Dialogue this week that it is imperative for women ensure that their partners circumcise to reduce chances of cervical cancer.

It was also highlighted that cervical cancer was the worst cancer that claimed many lives in 2015, hence men are encouraged to embark on the safe male circumcision.

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Cervical cancer sensitisation should start with men

SELEBI-PHIKWE: It has been revealed that the foreskin harbours viruses that can cause cervical cancer, hence sensitisation about the disease must start with men and the health benefits of circumcision.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

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Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply