Every year 3504 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, the most frequent cancer among Nepalese

women. More than half the diagnosed will die of this disease without access to advanced healthcare services. The Hong Kong-Nepalese Gardasil Awareness Organisation is a nonprofit venture, whose aim is to provide Nepalese women in the Hong Kong Community the option of having Gardasil vaccinations, to prevent HPV infection.

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Mission
Our mission is to enhance womens health by minimising cervical cancer and related health issues in Nepali women in Hong Kong. This can be achieved by working with other like-minded organisations to promote public awareness and prevention of cervical cancer within the Nepalese community. Our funding comes funding comes from donations or money raised through events to provide vaccinations at cost or free (depending on the persons financial situation).

Hong Kong-Nepalese Gardasil Awareness Organisation

Founded by: Anya Petersohn

Contact us!
For more information please contact us at: anya.petersohn@hotmail.com or visit our website: www.hkngao@weebly.com

Information on Cervical Cancer

Most of cervical cancer is caused by a virus known as the human papillomavirus or HPV, which is acquired through sexual conduct. There are many types of HPV virus, however not all types cause cervical cancer; some only cause genital warts and others dont show any symptoms. The cancer itself is caused by abnormal cells due to the HPV virus, which grow uncontrollably and can eventually form tumors. Most women will at some point obtain the virus and their immune system will clear it in a matter of months. However, some women will develop cervical cancer, which needs to be treated. The two most effective ways to prevent against the cancer are vaccinations and having regular pap tests. The HPV Vaccination, which HKNGAO provides is the Gardasil Vaccination, which can prevent against 70% of the cancer causing infections. It is recommended that girls between the ages of 9 and 26 have the vaccination, no matter whether one is sexually active or not.