KMC expands free cervical cancer and breast cancer screening and treatment
Summary
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has partnered with Bir Hospital to provide free screening and treatment for cervical and breast cancer to women, allocating Rs 15 million for the fiscal year.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City signed an agreement with Bir Hospital for free cervical and breast cancer screening and treatment.
- The city allocated Rs 15 million for this initiative in the current fiscal year.
- Breast cancer cases have surpassed cervical cancer in recent years in Nepal.
- The HPV vaccine is now part of Nepal's routine immunization program for girls aged 10.
