Why Cervical Cancer?
It is estimated that about eleven (11) women succumb to cervical cancer each day. It is the second most common cancer in women, after breast. But why cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is the ONLY cancer that can be almost entirely preventable, potentially curable if diagnosed early, and possibly be eliminated toward a cervical cancer-free future.
Recently the World Health Organisation announced its accelerated global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer. The global strategy highlights three main points – vaccine, screening and treatment, also known as the 90–70–90 targets. The goal is to achieve: an increase of HPV vaccination to 90%, cervical screening of the total women population of 70%, and treatment of pre-invasive lesions and invasive cancer to 90% by 2030. In his welcome address, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus quotes, “Every year, we lose more than 300,000 women to a disease which is almost entirely preventable and potentially curable if diagnosed early. We have the tools to make cervical cancer history“. But despite this, why are we still losing a lot of women daily in our country?
In 2001, the World Health Organization Survey reports, only 7.7% of our total women population aged 18 to 65 years underwent screening. This dismal show up coupled with the lack of symptoms experienced by most women during the precancer and early stages of disease are some of the main causes of the high incidence of cervical cancer in the Philippines.
cerviQ is a social enterprise that focuses on cervical cancer awareness, prevention, early detection, referrals for treatment, and a data repository for comparative studies and research purposes. It serves as an efficient channel linking remote medical experts and vulnerable individuals via a digital platform facilitated by nurses/midwives in coordination with local leaders and community volunteers.
ABOUT CERVIQ
OUR SERVICES
Awareness Campaign
We conduct social awareness through webinars, promotion of the cervical cancer hand sign, WHO Glow Teal Campaign and Cervical Cancer Support Group – Teal Sister Philippines
Remote Screening
We are first and the only provider of Cervical Cancer Screening using a Digital Colposcope coupled with Artificial Intelligence technology in the country to date.
Mobile Treatment
Our main goal is to reach the marginalized sectors and those areas with less expertise by empowering midwives/nurses to conduct screening and treatment.
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
MAY 2021: AI Can CerV Launching @ Lucky Chinatown Mall
CerviQ will launch its social awareness campaign on Cervical Cancer Screening in line with the National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month of May. The launch features a grand lighting of a cervical cancer ribbon coupled with FREE Cervical Cancer Screening in the mall using a Digital Colposcope and Artificial Intelligence.
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MARCH 2021: CerviQ opens its first clinic @ Fe Del Mundo Medical Arts Building
CerviQ will open its doors to private patients offering cervical cancer screening using its state of the art digital colposcope and artificial intelligence. The clinic likewise offers colposcopy, colposcopy guided-biopsy and cryotherapy to patients with cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia.
LEARN MOREFEBRUARY 2021: First Cervical Screening Using Artificial Intelligence performed at Barangay Holy Spirit in Quezon City.
CerviQ in participation of Councilor Star Valmocina, Brgy Captain Superkap Chito Valmocina and Chief of Staff Dave Valmocina held a FREE Cervical Cancer Screening at the Star Wellness Center at Brgy. Holy Spirit in Quezon City sdubbed as “CERVIQsyong Totoo Sa Araw Ng Mga Puso”.
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"Lets End Cervical Cancer...."
The De La Salle University Jessie M. Robredo Institute of Governance, Richard T. Clark Fellowship for Global Health, Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST), Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations, CerviQ, Iloilo City Government, Western Visayas State University, and the Provincial Government of Iloilo have united in a groundbreaking collaboration to combat cervical cancer in our region. By pooling their resources, expertise, and unwavering commitment, these esteemed institutions are spearheading a comprehensive initiative to eradicate cervical cancer. Their combined efforts represent a powerful force for change, aiming to ensure a healthier future for all in our community. Join us in supporting this vital mission—together, we can make a transformative impact and save lives.
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Eastern Visayas host to 4th NICCA Localization Summit slated September 5 and 6.
A. Importance of the NICCA Localization Summit
The NICCA Localization Summit is a pivotal event aimed at advancing cancer care in the Philippines by ensuring that the provisions of NICCA are effectively implemented at the local level. It brings stakeholders together to align efforts in transforming cancer care, especially in diverse communities across the country.
B. Understanding NICCA
Enacted in 2019, NICCA addresses the need for a national response to cancer in the Philippines, focusing on reducing cancer incidence and mortality, improving quality of life for patients, and minimizing financial burdens. Its success depends on translating its provisions into actionable local policies and programs.
C. Why Localization is Critical
Addressing Regional Disparities: Localization helps address healthcare disparities by tailoring strategies to the unique needs of different regions and communities.
Engaging Local Stakeholders: It fosters collaboration among local government units, healthcare providers, and community leaders, increasing the chances of successful implementation.
Cultural Sensitivity: Localization integrates cultural sensitivities into cancer care, promoting greater community engagement.
Efficient Resource Allocation: It enables the effective and targeted allocation of resources where they are needed most.
D. Role of the Localization Summit
The summit is a working forum focused on developing actionable plans, including:
Mapping Local Needs and Resources: Identifying local cancer control needs, healthcare infrastructure, and gaps in care.
Showcasing Successful Models: Highlighting community-based, school-based, and workplace models for localizing NICCA.
Developing Local Action Agendas: Creating localized action agendas aligned with NICCA’s broader objectives.
The summit will also focus on building local capacity through training and partnerships, while establishing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track progress and ensure accountability.
Conclusion
The NICCA Localization Summit is crucial for ensuring equitable cancer care across the Philippines. By uniting efforts and leveraging collective strengths, this summit will help create a cancer control strategy that is inclusive, responsive, and effective.
