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Cancer Foundation of India (CFI) is a charity helping communities build evidence, find solutions and advocate for cancer prevention in India

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Joined November 2020
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Cancer Foundation of India retweeted
Through the #CervicalCancer elimination initiative, WHO is aiming for 90% girls globally 🌎🌍🌏 to be vaccinated against #HPV by 2030. Together, we can end cervical cancer once & for all! 👉 bit.ly/31r5iyf
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Cancer Foundation of India retweeted
Here are 5⃣ facts to pass on: 🔹HPV = human papillomavirus 🔹HPV is the MOST common STI 🔹HPV causes almost all #CervicalCancer 🔹These types of HPV can be prevented with a vaccine 🔹2 doses protect girls against cervical cancer later in life #VaccinesWork
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Cancer Foundation of India retweeted
Today WHO joins advocates around the 🌐 to commemorate a landmark Day of Action for #CervicalCancer Elimination & welcome groundbreaking new initiatives to end this devastating disease, which claims the lives of over 300,000 women each year. #GlowTeal 👉 bit.ly/3Ds8oQy
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Cancer Foundation of India retweeted
▶️ Are you planning to #CommitToQuit tobacco during the pandemic? ▶️ What risk does #COVID19 pose to a tobacco use? Learn how the tobacco industry lured people to consume tobacco during the pandemic ⬇️ #ScienceIn5
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Cancer Foundation of India retweeted
#DYK that maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your risk of cancer? Get tips on healthy eating for a healthy weight this #NationalNutritionMonth: cdc.gov/healthyweight/health…
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Cancer Foundation of India retweeted
Alcohol harms the brain in teen years –– before and after that, too: bit.ly/2OdOy7g @drClaire #HarvardHealth
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Cancer Foundation of India retweeted
Today is #WorldCancerDay Here are some ways to ↘️ your #cancer risk: 🚭 Don't use tobacco 🏊‍♂️ Exercise regularly 🍅 Eat healthy foods ☀️ Avoid strong sunlight for prolonged periods 🥃 Drink less alcohol Let's beat cancer! 👉 bit.ly/39Mpg7X
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Tomorrow is the first #WorldCancerDay since the launch of the Global Strategy to accelerate the elimination of #CervicalCancer. Take a look at the three strategies working towards a world free from cervical cancer.
Cancer Foundation of India retweeted
Have you been wanting to understand the Strategy to eliminate #cervicalcancer ? We now have an easy to understand infographic on how together we can reach the 90-70-90 targets and end #cervical #cancer. #TealTalk #medtwitter
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Cancer Foundation of India retweeted
#glowteal India🇮🇳!! #India stands together with the world on a landmark day as we resolve to eliminate a #Cancer! #CervicalCancer Howrah Bridge glows teal in unity to end this cruel disease. @DrTedros @doctorsoumya @WHOSEARO @MoHFW_INDIA @Project_SANCHAR @acsglobal @Caped_India
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Cancer Foundation of India retweeted
Welcoming Dr. Neerja Bhatla to our webinar to talk about the significance of the new @WHO Global #CervicalCancer Strategy on 🇮🇳 She is Member, @DrTedros's Technical Advisory Group on Cervical Cancer Elimination, @WHO. Nov 17; 12 noon - 1:30 pm IST 🔗bit.ly/34ZUoOW
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Cancer Foundation of India retweeted
Just finished an excellent @WHO @rd_blueprint meeting on clinical evaluation of #COVID19 vaccines, > 900 participants. Underscored need for RCTS & proper efficacy & safety evaluations, different study designs & regulatory approaches @DrTedros @DrMikeRyan @CEPIvaccines @GaviSeth
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Cancer Foundation of India retweeted
#CervicalCancer ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women in🇮🇳. The @WHO has committed to eliminate cervical cancer. We bring to you a webinar on 'Global Strategy to Accelerate Elimination of Cervical Cancer' on 17/11. 12 noon - 1:30 pm IST 🔗bit.ly/34ZUoOW
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