Chemtai Mungo,MD,MPH (@chemtaimungo) 's Twitter Profile
Chemtai Mungo,MD,MPH

@chemtaimungo

African, OBGYN, Assistant Professor,@UNCOBGYN @UNC passionate about cervical cancer elimination, health equity, the underdog. Views=my own

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National Cancer Institute of Kenya (@ncikenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Cervical cancer casts a long shadow over women's health in Kenya. It's the second most common cancer among Kenyan women, tragically claiming over 3,200 lives each year. But here's the crucial truth: it's preventable and treatable. portal.ncikenya.go.ke/en/content/end… #WomenHealth

Cervical cancer casts a long shadow over women's health in Kenya. It's the second most common cancer among Kenyan women, tragically claiming over 3,200 lives each year. But here's the crucial truth: it's preventable and treatable.
portal.ncikenya.go.ke/en/content/end…
#WomenHealth
IPVS - International Papillomavirus Society (@ipvsociety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

WLHIV have an increased risk of cervical precancer, and #cervicalcancer as compared to women in the general population. Therefore, screening and management of cervical abnormalities is a life-saving intervention for them. Read the paper 👉 bit.ly/4iONJKu #HPV #HIV

WLHIV have an increased risk of cervical precancer, and #cervicalcancer as compared to women in the general population. Therefore, screening and management of cervical abnormalities is a life-saving intervention for them.
Read the paper 👉 bit.ly/4iONJKu
#HPV #HIV
Chemtai Mungo,MD,MPH (@chemtaimungo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Passionate about #womenshealth, #healthequity? We are recruiting a #passionate and highly-motivated #globalhealth researcher to join our team as a research coordinator. Application details are below. Eligibility to work in the U.S is required. unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/298947.

IPVS - International Papillomavirus Society (@ipvsociety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Lactobacilli-derived metabolites regulate cervical stem cell self-renewal and early tumorigenesis, highlighting the microbiome’s role in #cervicalcancer progression, according to researchers from @Kyungpook National University & DGIST. Read the paper 👉 bit.ly/43y0Mf6

Lactobacilli-derived metabolites regulate cervical stem cell self-renewal and early tumorigenesis, highlighting the microbiome’s role in #cervicalcancer progression, according to researchers from @Kyungpook National University & DGIST.

Read the paper 👉 bit.ly/43y0Mf6
IPVS - International Papillomavirus Society (@ipvsociety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New study published JNCI on the risk of #HPV-related squamous cell carcinomas in 7936 survivors of autologous or allogeneic blood or marrow transplantation #openaccess: bit.ly/3RIvcUE #HPV #IPVSPaperOfTheWeek

New study published <a href="/JNCI_Now/">JNCI</a> on the risk of #HPV-related squamous cell carcinomas in 7936 survivors of autologous or allogeneic blood or marrow transplantation #openaccess: bit.ly/3RIvcUE

#HPV #IPVSPaperOfTheWeek
IPVS - International Papillomavirus Society (@ipvsociety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During #WorldImmunizationWeek, we are reminded that vaccines can save lives - and HPV vaccination is no exception. HPV can lead to six types of cancers, but vaccination offers a powerful protection. Together, we can create #OneLessWorry for our world. #HPVVaccine #PublicHealth

Chemtai Mungo,MD,MPH (@chemtaimungo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Job Alert! We are recruiting a highly motivated and driven medical or clinical officer or pharmacist for a #ResearchCoordinator position based in #Kisumu, #Kenya. Join our team working towards #cervicalcancer elimination for marginalized women! Kenya Medical Research Institute KILELE Health

IPVS - International Papillomavirus Society (@ipvsociety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

HPV test results aren’t just "new infection vs clearance": many are reactivations or low-level persistence. A new #IPVS review urges framing as “HPV detected” vs “not detected” to better guide counseling, screening & vaccination. 👉bit.ly/4cUR09k #IPVSPaperOfTheWeek

HPV test results aren’t just "new infection vs clearance": many are reactivations or low-level persistence. A new #IPVS review urges framing as “HPV detected” vs “not detected” to better guide counseling, screening &amp; vaccination.
👉bit.ly/4cUR09k
#IPVSPaperOfTheWeek
UNC Hematology-Oncology Fellowship (@unchemeonc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎉 Congrats to our outstanding UNC School of Medicine Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation awardees 🏅 Dr. Chemtai Mungo,MD,MPH – Career Development Award 🏅 Dr. Yash Agrawal – Young Investigator Award (YIA) 🏅 Dr. Jaewon J. Lee – YIA We’re proud to see your impactful research honored on the national stage! UNC Lineberger

IPVS - International Papillomavirus Society (@ipvsociety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢 Final call! Abstract submissions for #IPVS2025 close tomorrow. Got impactful HPV research? Don’t miss your chance to share it with the global community. 🗓️ Deadline: May 26 👉 Submit now: bit.ly/2Wqmy3X #HPVScience #Papillomavirus

📢 Final call! Abstract submissions for #IPVS2025 close tomorrow.
Got impactful HPV research? Don’t miss your chance to share it with the global community.
🗓️ Deadline: May 26
👉 Submit now: bit.ly/2Wqmy3X

#HPVScience #Papillomavirus
National Cancer Institute of Kenya (@ncikenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day Set The World Health Assembly has taken a monumental step in the global fight against cancer by officially designating November 17th as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. This landmark decision, set to be observed annually starting in

World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day Set
The World Health Assembly has taken a monumental step in the global fight against cancer by officially designating November 17th as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. This landmark decision, set to be observed annually starting in
National Cancer Institute of Kenya (@ncikenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Major Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Treatment Costs in Kenya Kenyan breast cancer patients are about to see a significant drop in treatment costs, with sessions falling from KES 120,000 to just KES 40,000. This massive reduction comes thanks to a new partnership between

Major Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Treatment Costs in Kenya
Kenyan breast cancer patients are about to see a significant drop in treatment costs, with sessions falling from KES 120,000 to just KES 40,000. This massive reduction comes thanks to a new partnership between
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Congrats to our faculty/trainees who received ASCO Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation awards: @YabdouMD, Career Dev Award Chemtai Mungo,MD,MPH, Career Dev Award Yash Agrawal, MD, Young Investigator Award Jaewon Lee, MD, Young Investigator Award

Congrats to our faculty/trainees who received <a href="/ASCO/">ASCO</a> <a href="/ConquerCancerFd/">Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation</a> awards:
@YabdouMD, Career Dev Award
<a href="/ChemtaiMungo/">Chemtai Mungo,MD,MPH</a>, Career Dev Award
Yash Agrawal, MD, Young Investigator Award
Jaewon Lee, MD, Young Investigator Award
Fidel Rubagumya , MD, MMed, MPH (@rubagumyaf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A year ago, I shared the launch of the medical oncology fellowship University of Rwanda. Since then, global colleagues have stepped up—teaching remotely and even visiting Kigali, like Laure-Anne Teuwen, for in-person sessions. Grateful for this #GlobalOncology solidarity.

A year ago, I shared the launch of the medical oncology fellowship <a href="/Uni_Rwanda/">University of Rwanda</a>. Since then, global colleagues have stepped up—teaching remotely and even visiting Kigali, like <a href="/lateuwen/">Laure-Anne Teuwen</a>, for in-person sessions. Grateful for this #GlobalOncology solidarity.