Human Papillomarvirus (HPV) Vaccine Programme – Spending Review Report
According to the Medical Research Council, cervical cancer which is caused by the sexually transmitted Human Papillomavirus (HPV), kills more South African women than any other cancer. Although there are over 150 types of HPV, about two thirds of cervical cancer are caused by two strains of the HPV, namely the HPV 16 and 18 strain. Before South Africa introduced a cervical screening policy, cervical screening was performed opportunistically, meaning it was generally done in family planning and antenatal clinics.
