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Episode 09 : New app a powerful tool in the fight against cervical cancer

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In this episode Carol – Ann Kelleher is joined by Professor Darelle Van Greunen, Distinguished Professor and the founder of the Centre for Community Technologies at NMU. She and her university team have developed an award-winning CVive App. The digital, gamified, and multilingual app empowers South African women regarding cervical health. “Cervical cancer is the second-most common cancer among South African women, yet it’s one of the most preventable and treatable - if caught early.” Professor Darelle Van Greunen.
3 Mar English South Africa Health & Fitness · Health & Fitness

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