Salma Hayek congratulates scientist working to cure HPV

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The Mexican actress is known for being a human rights and health advocate .

Last week, we reported that Dr. Eva Ramón , who has been working on her project for 20 years, was able to completely eradicate the Human Papilloma Virus ( HPV ) in 29 women using a non-invasive technique called photodynamic therapy .

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then congratulated the Mexican scientist and her team on their hard work, which could help prevent cervical cancer , the second cause of death among Mexican women.

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Congratulations to Dr. Eva Ramon Gallegos and her team from the National Polytechnic Institute who have made incredible groundbreaking research helping cure HPV leading to the prevention of cervical cancer. Mexico and women everywhere are proud of you! #hpv #cure #drevaramongallegos Muchas felicidades a La Dra. Eva Ramon Gallegos y a su equipo del Instituto Politécnico Nacional quienes han realizado una investigación increíble al encontrar la cura del virus papiloma humano (VPH) y llevando a la prevención de cancer de cuello uterino. Un orgullo para Mexico y una salvación para las mujeres! #mexico #cienciamexicana #institutopolitecniconacional #evaramongallegos

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