Posted on 20/03/07
$300-million tagged for cervical-cancer fight
OTTAWA -- Human papillomavirus, the leading cause of cervical cancer, will be targeted with $300-million in vaccination funding announced yesterday by the federal Conservative government.It's a decision that is being hailed by health professionals -- and will hold much appeal for parents of teenage girls -- but could alienate some elements of the socially right-wing base of the Conservative Party.
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