Flamengo v Cruzeiro: surprise health initiative at the Maracanã | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruzeiro play this Wednesday (11th) at Maracanã for the Brasileirão

The match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro this Wednesday (11th) is worth much more than just three points in the Brasileirão. That’s because the Rubro-Negro will be promoting an initiative against cervical cancer at Maracanã.

The initiative, promoted by the Brazilian Group of Gynecological Tumors (EVA) with support from the Brazilian Society of Immunization (SBIM), launches the campaign “Score a goal against cancer. Get vaccinated.” The activity takes place during Purple March.

But what will actually happen at Maracanã?

Before the match kicks off, the ball boys will enter the field with a banner reading “Score a goal against cancer. Get vaccinated against HPV.” On the stadium’s big screens, an educational video will be shown with guidance on how to prevent the disease.

But why is prevention important?

The initiative brings a public health message to Maracanã about a preventable disease that still has a high incidence in Brazil. According to recent estimates from the National Cancer Institute (INCA), the country is expected to register 19,310 cases in the next three years.

To prevent it, the HPV vaccine is available free of charge through the SUS for girls and boys aged 9 to 14. In addition, screening exams such as the Pap smear and the HPV DNA test also serve as a means of early diagnosis.

What time do Flamengo and Cruzeiro face off?

The game between Flamengo and Cruzeiro takes place this Wednesday (11th), in the fifth round of the Brasileirão. Thus, the match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Maracanã with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.