A team of researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand has unveiled that around 60% of South African women are at a heightened risk of cervical cancer. If statistics are to be believed, around 5,743 women are detected with cervical cancer every year.

Moreover, a shocking 62.8% of the reported cervical cases are result of Human Papilloma Viruses (HPV) related diseases. With the rising concern across the global community to the spurt in cases of HPV related diseases, Professor Harald zur Hausen, 2008 Nobel Laureate, has offered his services to support the noble cause.

Additionally, another research conducted by the World Health Organization on the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) has unleashed that South African women of the age more than 15 years are highly vulnerable to cervical cancer.

Responding to the spiraling cases of HPV, Prof. Martin Hale, Head of Department of Anatomical Pathology at Witwatersrand University and the National Health Laboratory Service, claims that HPV vaccine can prove to cure against cervical cancer and other anogenital cancers.

Moreover, Prof. Hale has appealed global organizations to raise awareness regarding the cervical cancer among women population and recommended regular Pap smear test for early diagnosis.