Don't be afraid or ashamed to undergo HPV DNA testing, women told
LPPKN is actively conducting awareness programmes to educate M'sian women on how to perform the self-administered test, says Dr Alina Ali.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Tuanku Zara graces ‘Leaving No One Behind’ HPV vaccination programme
The free HPV vaccination initiative aims to identify young women from less privileged and disabled groups nationwide to be HPV-vaccinated.
Wed Feb 28 2024
820,000 Form One female students yet to receive HPV jab
Lukanisman Awang Saun said global disruption in supply of HPV vaccines caused by COVID-19 pandemic affected the delivery of HPV vaccination.
Tue Oct 17 2023
India develops its first cervical cancer vaccine
The vaccine will be administered via injection in two doses among 9-14 year olds and in three doses for those between 15 and 26.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Over 7,500 women in Johor to receive 'WCaRe' benefits - Rina Harun
More than 7,500 women in Johor will receive financial aid for early breast cancer screening (mammogram tests) and cervical cancer testing (HPV DNA) this year.
Sun Mar 06 2022
Female adolescents aged 13 and 14 years to be given HPV vaccine jabs next year
The vaccination would be carried out after the vaccine supply was procured in 2022, Aaron said.
Mon Nov 01 2021
WHO takes aim at cervical cancer to reduce cases, deaths
Health ministers from its 194 member states last week backed a strategy aimed at eliminating cervical cancer, being launched on Tuesday.
Tue Nov 17 2020
The startling rise in oral cancer in men, and what it says about changing sexual habits
Oral cancer is on the rise in American men - jumping 61 percent from 2011 to 2015, according to a new analysis of insurance claims.
Wed Oct 26 2016
Men face higher risk of cancers linked to oral sex
Men are twice as likely as women to get cancer of the mouth and throat linked to the human papillomavirus, or HPV, one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, researchers say.
Sun Feb 14 2016
Bye-bye, HPV: New vaccine clears lesions in clinical trial
A new vaccine is looking promising as a nonsurgical treatment for existing precancerous and cancerous cervical lesions.
Sun Sep 20 2015
Mystery illness plagues girls in Colombia
A mystery illness is plaguing girls in this town in northern Colombia, and locals say a vaccine against the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus, or HPV, is to blame.
Thu Sep 18 2014
HPV vaccination in Malaysia relevant
Twelve out of 38, or 34 percent of Malaysian women tested were positive with cancer-related HPV types.
Sat May 03 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024