By Anja Schneider | Communication and Content Manager
Malians experience a disproportionately high rate of cervical cancer. More often than not, these diagnoses are the result of untreated HPV, which develops into cervical cancer. This progression is due to lack of access to HPV vaccinations, healthcare, and other preventative measures. The two strains of HPV that are most likely to cause cervical cancer, strains 16 and 18, can be prevented by a vaccine that has already been approved in 125 countries. Unfortunately, developing countries such as Mali do not have access to these vaccines. While this form of preventative care is not yet available in Mali, our HPV and Cervical Cancer Prevention for West Africa Program seeks to provide comprehensive care with the hopes of lowering the number of cervical cancer affected women.
The goal of the HPV and Cervical Cancer Prevention for West Africa Program is to encourage annual cervical cancer screenings through education. In Mali, very few women know of the health benefits of cervical cancer screenings. These screenings, administered once a year, allow women to stay informed on their personal health, and make informed medical decisions. The goal of this program is to raise cervical cancer screenings rates by educating local Malian communities. The more women understand the value of undergoing these screenings, the more equipped they are at making the most informed decisions for their bodily autonomy.
With the hope of expanding this valuable program to serve more women in Mali, we look to our incredible GAIA Vaccine Foundation community for support. With a donation of only $15, you would be providing the entire treatment to one woman with precancerous lesions- potentially saving her life. With a donation of $25, you would be providing supplies for cervical cancer screenings for five women, making an extraordinary impact on their long term health journeys. With a generous donation of $100, you would be covering the salary of one doctor providing cervical cancer screenings for an entire month- potentially giving their patients a second chance at life. We are extremely appreciative of your continued generosity as we continue our mission of reducing the incidence of infectious disease in Mali.
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