The estimated number of cervical cancer cases annually is nearly 3,000, while the death toll is about 1,600. Data from the Ministry of Health shows that fifteen new cases of cervical cancer are reported in Nairobi every week. But with a HPV test, the test will show whether you are HPV negative or at risk of getting HPV," Kalebi added. On Tuesday, Lancet Kenya obtained a new advanced DNA-based technology that tests high-risk strains of the Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) which causes cancer. Also read: 15 women found with cervical cancer every week – ministry

Source: The Star August 02, 2016 15:33 UTC