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
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024