“Cervical Cancer: ‘Di mo DeCerv": Igniting Hope in the Fight Against Cervical Cancer in the Philippines.
To start up, the cervical cancer awareness month, MSD in the Philippines organizes an event to empower women to protect themselves from HPV and cervical cancer. Cervical cancer poses a threat to women’s health everywhere, especially in the Philippines. Each year, over 8 thousand women in the country are diagnosed, and over 4,000 women succumb to it. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer affecting Filipino women, particularly those between the ages of 15 and 44. For a largely preventable disease, these are devastating numbers to still have. Healthcare company MSD in the Philippines mounts the “Cervical Cancer: Di mo DeCerv” event to empower women with a deeper understanding on HPV and cervical cancer, emphasizing the importance of prevention and early detection. This event aims to raise awareness and inspire women to take proactive steps in order to protect themselves from cervical cancer. More importantly, the event seeks to inspire hope and motivate women to put their hea