Kathmandu Metropolitan City Launches Free Breast, Uterine, and Cervical Cancer Screening in Collaboration with Bir Hospital
Summary
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has launched a free breast, uterine, and cervical cancer screening program in partnership with Bir Hospital, encouraging women to undergo timely testing to save lives and reduce financial burdens.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Bir Hospital have launched free screening for breast, uterine, and cervical cancer starting today.
- 136 people obtained referral slips on the first day, with some having a family history of breast and cervical cancer.
- Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol emphasized the importance of timely cancer detection and urged women to prioritize their health.
- The screening program includes expanded HPV screening for multiple strains beyond HPV 16 and 18 to better identify cervical cancer risk.
