International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day - March 4th 2025

Every year, March 4th marks International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day, a crucial moment to shed light on the risks associated with HPV and the importance of prevention.​

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HPV and cervical cancer: A global health challenge​

Globally, cervical cancer remains the fourth most common cancer in women, with 660 000 new cases and 350 000 deaths recorded in 2022, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)¹. These alarming statistics highlight the urgency of prevention, early detection, and effective infection control measures.​

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Germitec’s commitment to cancer research and prevention​

At Germitec, we are committed to protecting patient and preventing infection.​

​Last December, some of our team members run 21kms during Bordeaux’s half-marathon (France) to support cancer research, successfully raising 2 100€ for the Fondation Bergonié, a French leading oncology research center.​

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The role of High-Level Disinfection in HPV prevention​

Our UV-C High-Level Disinfection (HLD) solutions are scientifically proven to eliminate bacteria, spores, fungi, and viruses, including HPV and HIV in clinical conditions.​

Recent studies confirm the efficacy of UV-C disinfection:​

• Meyers et al. (2017) demonstrated that UV-C radiation effectively inactivates HPV, reducing the risk of transmission^2​.
• Pichon et al. (2019) further validated that UV-C decontamination systems are efficient in eliminating HPV from intravaginal probes, ensuring safer medical practices³.​

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References:​

• 1. WHO / www.who.int/health-topics/cervical-cancer
• 2. Meyers C, et al. (2017) UVC Radiation as an Effective Disinfectant Method to Inactivate Human Papillomaviruses. PLoS ONE 12 (10): e0187377​
• 3. Pichon M, et al. (2019) Decontamination of Intravaginal Probes Infected by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Using UV-C Decontamination System. J. Clin. Med, 8, 1776; doi:10.3390/jcm8111776

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