Public’s response to the Cervical Cancer campaign

When the Cervical cancer vaccination campaign kicked-off, several Rwandans especially women, saw a glimmer of hope for their daughters health lives. Girls between the ages of 12 to 15 years received the vaccine that is a preventive measure against the chronic disease that is prevalent in developing countries. The death toll is likely to rise to 474,000 women a year by 2030, 95 percent of whom will be in the developing world. This is word on the street about Rwanda’s ambitious cervical cancer campaign. Pollin Benimana, 13, Remera Catholic 2, P.6. “I was not scared of getting vaccinated because it was aired on radios that all girls in primary six were getting vaccinated.” Adheiede Kayisire, 12, Remera Catholic 2, P.6. “It’s a good initiative because if all diseases could be prevented with a vaccine like cervical cancer, then everyone would live happily.” Jamila Mbabazi, 13, Remera Catholic 2, P.6. “Most people suffer from diseases that they cannot control and so by preventing cervical cancer, the Government has done something very important for the future mothers of the country.”Jean Pierre Musengamana, Remera resident. “Prevention is better than cure. If there are any parents who don’t understand the importance of the vaccination, it is high time they know that our Government cannot harm Her people.” Emmanuel Hakizimana, Kabuga resident. “I heard that in other countries, a similar vaccine is paid for but here in Rwanda, it is free and so all parents should make use of this opportunity.” Ends