For women diagnosed with cervical cancer, scaled up education, screening and treatment has greatly improved the chances of women overcoming the disease, with more than 80% living five years after their initial diagnosis, says Dr Hai-Rim Shin, who heads the NCD prevention and control programme for WHO’s Western Pacific Regional Office.
“An effective cervical cancer control programme, which includes vaccination, screening, treatement, counselling and palliative care are essential components of a country’s provision of universal health coverage,” explains Dr Shin.
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道路安全提示
Tips to stay safe on the road this New Year
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2019年12月26日
26 December 2019
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节假日期间经常会举办庆祝、聚会和娱乐活动，而此时也是许多致命交通事故发生的时期。
Holiday seasons are times of celebrations, parties and having fun, but they are also periods when many fatal crashes occur.
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酒精消费量增加以及交通拥挤和路上分心，往往会导致更多伤亡。
An increase in alcohol consumption combined with congestion and distraction on the roads, often results in more injuries and fatalities.
While tackling this issue requires concerted actions from governments, effective regulations and enforcement, there are also some things you can do to help keep you and your family safe while out and about over the holidays.