Plan unveiled to eradicate cervical cancer

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Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand (right) being presented with a copy of the action plan by the Director of Non-communicable Diseases and Mental Health Programme, Latchmie Lall (DPI photo)
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand (right) being presented with a copy of the action plan by the Director of Non-communicable Diseases and Mental Health Programme, Latchmie Lall (DPI photo)

The mortality and disability associated with cervical cancer are set to drop significantly with the introduction of a new 2024-2030 National Action Plan.

The initiative for the elimination of the cancer was unveiled yesterday, at the Pegasus Corporate Suites in Kingston, Georgetown, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).