35. Rotary Takes On Cervical Cancer

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Inspiring Solutions for a Better World

Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley

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Stories of remarkable individuals and organizations making a difference in the world. From entrepreneurs and activists to educators and healthcare professionals, we showcase people who are bringing about positive change in their communities, locally, globally, and digitally. Join us as we learn from these inspiring individuals and explore the innovative solutions they have developed to address some of today's most vexing challenges. Produced by the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley Podcast and Zoom Host: Rushton Hurley Podcast Producer: Elton Sherwin

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35. Rotary Takes On Cervical Cancer

Inspiring Solutions for a Better World

31 minutes 35 seconds

9 months ago

35. Rotary Takes On Cervical Cancer

For $2.50 a woman can be protected against cervical cancer.

A quantum leap in technology and affordable vaccines now make it possible to eliminate the often fatal disease of cervical cancer.

This episode was originally recorded in November of 2022.

The WHO has placed this effort high on their agenda, and Rotary International is taking a lead in the process. Focusing on lower- and middle-income countries is key to preventing the greatest preponderance of a cancer that globally kills upward of 350,000 thousand women each year. In this talk, we will learn about the new techniques, technology, and experience with this fight.

Our speaker, Rich Godfrey, is a semi-retired surgical oncologist active with Rotary International in the effort to eliminate cervical cancer. He works in Kenya, Guatemala, Belize, and Bolivia, and practices with Rotacare in San Jose.

Rich has three published books, edits an environmental newsletter, and is an active beekeeper.

He also serves as the current chair of the Environmental Sustainability Commission for the City of Fremont.

To learn more, see:

https://www.who.int/health-topics/cervical-cancer