Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the cervix is a hollow cavity that connects the lower part of a woman’s uterus to her vagina.

Cervical cancer ranks fourth among most common cancers found in women. In 2018, an estimated 570,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide and about 311,000 (55%) of the women died from the disease according to WHO. The statistics alone emphasizes the need for attention to be paid to prevention by undergoing screening tests for early detection and treatment.