They are prophylactic vaccines, meaning that it is designed to prevent the initial establishment of HPV infections. For maximum efficacy it is recommended that girls receive the vaccine prior to becoming sexually active. HPV vaccines might not block infection with all of the HPV types that causes cervical cancer; the vaccine should not be considered a substitute for routine screening.

In our quest to have a society that is completely free of cervical cancer, we discovered in the last decade, there have been successful attempts to develop computer image analysis systems for cervical cancer screening. The automated screening machine is an innovative system that scans test slides most likely to contain abnormalities that could develop into cervical cancer. The machine greatly enhances the accuracy of screening.

With passionate and dedicated volunteer presenters, the Community enlightenment program is a 20-30 minutes presentation about cervical cancer, HPV, and the steps you can take to prevent it. Enlightenment program for secondary Schools is also a free educational presentation for Nigerian high schools. Education aims to provide students with information about: