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Emirati females make up 30% of Cervical Cancer cases in the UAE

03-06-2013 02:41 PM CET | Health & Medicine

Press release from: Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions

Obs-Gyne 2012

Obs-Gyne 2012

Dubai, UAE: Cervical cancer is a disease where the cells of the cervix start multiplying uncontrollably and 99% of the time is cause by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). It is the most common cancer in women and the fourth most fatal. Without urgent action deaths are projected to rise by 25% over the next 10 years. Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD) will be implementing a HPV screening programme in the Emirate in 2013 to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer and its mortality rates. The screening programme is in response to research that suggests that, currently, 30% of cervical cancer cases in the UAE are made up by Emirati women.

Risk Factors and other issues related to this topic will be discussed on the 31 March-2 April 2013 as part of the Obs-Gyne Exhibition & Congress (OBS-GYNE 2013) at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, UAE. Organised by Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions, the Obs-Gyne Conference covers the most up-to-date information on treatment and technologies available in obstetrics and gynaecology, women’s health, neonatal care, and midwifery in the region.

“A screening program will be implemented in 2013, where more than 20 medical facilities will be selected in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to comply with HAAD standard. The program’s goals are to reduce the incidence of cancer and mortality, detect and remove disease precursors consequently preventing it developing into cancer,” highlighted Dr. Jalaa Asaad Taher, section head, cancer control and prevention, Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD).

HAAD’s program aims to screen around 70% of the Emirati female population, and by doing so, result in 60% reduction in the incidence rate of cervical cancer and a 20% decrease in the mortality rate.

“Initiated in March 2008, the HPV vaccine was offered at schools throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi utilising the existing school vaccination program and targeting all students free-of-charge. In its next stage in 2013, it will be available at various healthcare facilities, pre-marital screening clinics, women’s health centres, cancer screening centres, and college/university screening clinics. The aim of this initiative is to increase the uptake of the vaccine in the target population from 70-80% over the course of five years,” says Dr. Jalaa Taher.

According to HAAD, HPV is a group of over 100 types of viruses, HPV 16 and 18 cause 70% of cervical cancer. Additionally 80% of women acquire the infection in their lifetime, however persistent infection with high risk HPV cause abnormal cellular changes, which can develop into cancer over 10-15 years.

Risk factors that increase the development of this cancer are smoking, the use of birth control pills for more than five consecutive years, multiple full term pregnancies (three or more), having a full term pregnancy at a young age, and having a condition that alters the body’s immunity and having sexually transmitted diseases.

Running alongside the conference is an exhibition with more than 35 exhibiting companies from 10 countries showcasing healthcare technology and innovation from across the obs-gyne medical sector. Top exhibiting companies include industry giants such GlaxoSmithKline, Bayer Healthcare, Philips, GE Healthcare, STORZ, and the American Hospital Dubai.

For more information on Obs-Gyne Exhibition & Congress, please call +971 4 407 2743 or visit www.obs-gyne.com.

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About Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions:
For more information, please visit www.informalifesciences.com

About Health Authority –Abu Dhabi (HAAD):
For more information, please visit www.haad.ae

For media enquiries please contact:
Inga Stevens
Senior Communication Manager
Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
T: +971 4 407 2743
inga.stevens@informa.com

The Life Sciences division is part of Informa Exhibitions and runs the Healthcare Portfolio of products including exhibitions, magazines, conferences and event management. The division prides itself on offering a range of marketing solutions for companies involved with the healthcare sector, particularly in the Middle East, Africa and Asia region.

The Life Sciences Division consists of 20 exhibitions yearly covering the European, African, Middle Eastern and Asian markets. Over the course of the year, our events attract over 4,000 exhibitors, 90,000 visitors and 13,000 delegates.

In addition the Division also publish 4 international healthcare magazines, the flagship one being the Arab Health Magazine, and also offer dothealth, an on-line healthcare portal showcasing over 40,000 healthcare companies.

Informa’s Life Sciences Division helps all those involved in the healthcare sector to reach their global audiences through a trusted partner.

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