MSD seeks stronger private sector role in Nigeria’s cervical cancer fight

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) has called for stronger private sector collaboration to accelerate cervical cancer prevention; screening and treatment in Nigeria, saying sustained partnerships are critical to expanding equitable access to care.
The pharmaceutical company made the call in Abuja, at a policy roundtable in partnership with Africa Health Business (AHB), with the theme: “Accelerating Cervical Cancer Elimination in Nigeria: Uniting Public and Private Sectors for Equitable Access.
MSD’s External Affairs Director for sub-Saharan Africa, Vuyo Mjekula, said Nigeria had made significant progress in cervical cancer prevention, particularly through its Human Pa...