E ach year, South Africa spends millions of rands to treat women suffering from cervical cancer. Unlike breast cancer, cervical cancer has a clear formula for eradication involving vaccination, screening, and treatment targets.

The department emphasized that the HPV vaccination is approved for girls aged nine and older, with parental consent forms distributed through schools to eligible girl learners. Healthcare officials stress that the vaccine prevents HPV infection, which is responsible for the vast majority of cervical cancer cases.