MSD Indonesia Public Education To Increase Awareness Of HPV
JAKARTA - MSD Indonesia, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on research and development of innovative medicines and vaccines, held an event titled #NgobrolinHPV Live!: Night at the Library at the Jakarta Library, Taman Ismail Marzuki on Thursday, April 25. This event aims to raise public awareness about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and expand understanding of the disease and its prevention methods.
George Stylianou, Managing Director of MSD Indonesia, said that each individual has the same right to obtain credible health-related information, including HPV and cervical cancer. This event is expected to help eliminate the stigma surrounding the topic.
Dr. dr. Maxi Rein Rondonuwu, DHSM., MARS from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, revealed that the government has announced a National Action Plan for Cervical Cancer Elimination in 2023, and this event is a real support for educating the public about the importance of preventing diseases related to HPV infection.
In the event, dr. Hanny Nilasari, Sp.D.V.E., Subsp. Ven., Specialist in Dematology and Aesthetics Consultant of Venerology, explained that HPV can cause various dangerous diseases such as cervical cancer, anus cancer, penis cancer, and genital coolery. The data show that Indonesia has the highest number of new cases of cervical cancer in Southeast Asia.
Dr. Hanny also emphasized that HPV vaccination is an important preventive measure to reduce the risk of being infected with HPV, and invites the public to stop using the topic of sexuality as taboo.
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The #NgobrolinHPV Live! program not only presents talk shows about HPV and the dangers of HPV infection, but also informative discussions and important health-related messages delivered directly by the #NgobrolinHPV Educator Maudy Ayunda and guided by Iyas Lawrence.
Maudy Ayunda, as the HPV educator #NgobrolinHPV, emphasized the importance of spreading information and concern about HPV-related diseases, as well as encouraging people to carry out routine vaccinations and screenings.
The event was also attended by HiVi and a number of female influencers as part of efforts to increase awareness and protection of cervical cancer and other diseases related to HPV.