Sarawak aims to be first state to eliminate cervical cancer

Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian striking a gong to open a gynaecologic pathology and cytopathology conference in Kuching on Monday (Feb 19). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak aims to be the first state in Malaysia to eliminate cervical cancer in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO) target, says Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian.

The Deputy Premier said this can be done by providing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to young girls and screening women aged 30 to 65.