One Less Worry Of Cancer | Prof. Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah (MBChB, PhD) | TEDxUniversityofCapeCoast
Cervical cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases worldwide—yet unlike many other cancers, it can often be prevented before it even begins. In this powerful TEDx talk, medical microbiologist Prof. Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah shares groundbreaking insights from her research and practical measures that can help protect lives.From early screening to innovative prevention strategies, Prof. Obiri-Yeboah sheds light on how communities and individuals can take action against cervical cancer today, ensuring a healthier tomorrow. Prof. Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah is a Professor of Clinical Microbiology at the University of Cape Coast, where she also serves as Deputy Director at the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC).
As clinician-scientist, her work focuses on HIV, HPV, and viral hepatitis, with over 120 peer-reviewed publications. She is Ghana’s Ambassador for the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) and contributed to the most recent WHO cervical cancer screening guidelines.
She’s a former Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC and a global voice in infectious disease research and women’s health with a focus on elimination of cervical cancer. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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