‘Di mo DeCerv’: Empowering Communities in the Fight Against Cervical Cancer

No one deserves to experience cervical cancer.

This is why HPV and cervical cancer awareness event “Cervical Cancer: Di mo DeCerv” brought together medical organizations, patient communities, and the public in a shared mission to combat cervical cancer in the Philippines.

The event, by MSD in the Philippines, was supported by a diverse group of partner organizations, including Maxicare, Makati Medical Center, Mercury Drug, Life Saver, Hello Doctor, SouthStar Drug, Juan Medical, Travertine, CerviQ, Vaxcen, Kindred, JCI, and ZP Therapeutics. These organizations set up booths and distributed pamphlets to participants, further promoting public health awareness and ensuring broad access to HPV vaccination and education.

The event empowered participants with critical knowledge about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, and fostered collaboration among advocates, experts, and various stakeholders to collectively tackle this preventable disease.

Debunking myths

HPV is a common sexually-transmitted infection, and the leading cause of cervical cancer. Fortunately, this disease can be prevented through vaccination¹, available at hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and local health centers.

During the event, panelists and experts tackled topics about the virus, including debunking myths surrounding it.

“Having HPV doesn’t mean you are sexually promiscuous. It is possible to have only one sexual partner and still develop cervical cancer or other HPV-related diseases,” Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr. Dennis Delgado stated. He also clarified that both men and women can get HPV¹, so it is important for both sexes to get tested and immunized against it.

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