Nigeria, May 16 -- Despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer, cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Nigeria, with many patients only seeking medical help when the disease is already at an advanced stage.

Health experts say poor awareness, limited access to screening, myths surrounding vaccination, and weak healthcare systems continue to fuel the burden of the disease, particularly among women in low-income and rural communities.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with 90 per cent or more of new cases and deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries.

The global health agency notes that n...