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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month


2026-01-05

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

  • Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women in Uganda and the leading cause of female cancer deaths.
  • Every year, an estimated 6,959 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and around 4,607 women die from it.
  • Cervical cancer ranks first among all cancers in Ugandan women, and also first among women aged 15–44.

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