A CERVICAL CANCER FREE KENYA STARTS WITH OUR GENERATION
Cervical cancer, despite being preventable, takes the lives of more than 3,000 Kenyan women every year. Our generation through supporting women to access screening and treatment services, can set the foundation for the elimination of cervical cancer and saving even more lives.
Every woman deserves a chance at greater cervical health.
This is the commitment our generation is making through Kizazi Chetu.
ABOUT KIZAZI CHETU
Kizazi Chetu is a rallying call for our generation to set the foundation for ending cervical cancer, and the barriers that keep women from seeking preventative and treatment measures.
Through Kizazi Chetu, Kenyans can come together to candidly engage in cervical health matters without biases or stigma, to build a new generation of cervical cancer free women.
LET’S TALK CERVICAL HEALTH
Cervical cancer is caused by the growth of abnormal cells in the lining of the womb. Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a very common sexually transmitted infection. While all women are at risk of developing cervical cancer, it is more prevalent among women aged 25 to 49 years, and women living with HIV.
There are however effective and affordable ways to prevent and treat cervical cancer and guarantee the cervical health and wellbeing of every Kenyan women:
Screen women early for signs of cervical cancer
For greater cervical health, routine screening for cells that may become cancerous is the answer. Every woman aged 25-49 should seek out screening services every 5 years.
Treat pre-cancerous lesions as soon as they are found
In the event that screening reveals cervical cells that are likely to become cancerous. Doctors and nurses can perform very quick procedures to stop the cancer from developing, by freezing the problem cells.
Vaccinate girls against HPV
Like other immunizations, the HPV vaccine stimulates the body to produce antibodies that in the future counter the cervical-cancer causing virus. It is ideal for girls who are yet to be sexually exposed.
Learn more about cervical health
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Be the change today!
The fight against cervical cancer starts with open conversations around the health and wellbeing of the women in our lives - our sisters, daughters, nieces, wives, friends, colleagues and partners.
Speaking candidly about cervical health plays a key role in our understanding cervical cancer and supporting women in the prevention and treatment through greater access to information and services from existing facilities.
Get screened at least once every 5 years and encourage other women to do the same.
Encourage the women in your lives to go for regular screening.
Demand for and support better access to information and services around the cervical health and wellbeing of Kenyan women.
WESTERN KENYA CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
The Western Kenya Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign aims to saturate the 14 counties of the Lake Economic Region with information about cervical cancer and provide free screenings and at least 850,000 free vaccinations courtesy of MSD at all public and many private hospitals from November 17, 2021 to January 31, 2022, in collaboration with many First Ladies from the regions counties.
Matibabu Foundation will give 25,000 pairs of medical scrubs to healthcare workers throughout the 14 counties and engage them as ambassadors of the campaign to discuss cervical cancer with their all patients and friends.
To join the campaign, and share your experiences, please register at Cervical Cancer-Free Kenya - LREB
