The maiden student-led cervical cancer awareness symposium was organized by Ensign College of Public Health in collaboration with the Centre for Global Surgery, the University of Utah with the theme: your health, your responsibility; your health, your wealth.
The conversation was championed by Dr. Sedinam Adamaley, Dr. Victoria Partey-Newman and Dr. Hasford with focus on cervical cancer screening, early diagnosis and treatment. The women empowerment advocate Mrs. Keziah Twumasi also encouraged all who attended especially women to care more about their health and invest in their skills.
The symposium was attended by 100 participants including Queen mothers, community health nurses, students, researchers, development partners among others.
The student-led discussion provided an opportunity for cross-field interaction and networking with the objective of bringing to the fore, a comprehensive approach to cervical cancer prevention, community education, health promotion, resource mobilization and management of cervical cancer.
