Héctor Manuel Cortez

Héctor Manuel Cortez is a gynecological oncology resident at the Instituto de Cancerología (Incán) in Guatemala. He has been actively involved in addressing the public health issues surrounding the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its link to cervical cancer, particularly in Guatemala, where the prevalence of the disease is high. Cortez advocates for vaccination as a critical preventive measure against HPV, emphasizing the need for improved access to healthcare and education to combat the disease effectively.