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8 July 2026

Global status report on cancer 2026: the future we choose together

The Global status report on cancer 2026: the future we choose together provides a comprehensive assessment of the global burden of cancer, progress in...

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WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention: use of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA genotyping: web annex B: evidence-to-decision tables
8 May 2026

WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention:...

Cervical cancer remains a major public health challenge, particularly in settings with limited access to effective screening and follow-up services. This...

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WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention: use of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA genotyping
8 May 2026

WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention:...

Cervical cancer remains a major public health challenge globally, with a disproportionate burden in low- and middle-income countries, despite the availability...

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WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention: use of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA genotyping: web annex A: evidence summaries
8 May 2026

WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention:...

Cervical cancer remains a major public health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where effective screening strategies are essential...

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Feature stories

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15 November 2024

Ending a cycle of poverty and protecting our children
15 November 2024

More community health workers needed for cervical cancer prevention and screening in Zimbabwe
15 November 2024

Sallay Carew’s rally in Sierra Leone to eliminate cervical cancer
1 June 2024

Eight public health champions celebrated at the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly

Infographics

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Nearly 90% of women who die from cervical cancer have poor access to prevention, screening and treatment
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Palliative care service are essential to cervical cancer control

Videos

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25 November 2025

IARC & WHO Academy launch course for health professionals
17 June 2025

From commitment to action: countries unite to eliminate cervical cancer
8 August 2024

Karo's mission: Empowering women through cervical cancer screening in Fiji
18 November 2022

Cervical cancer: the legacy of Henrietta Lacks

Events

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Launch of the WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention: use of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA genotyping

11 May 2026 10:00 – 17:30 CET
2025

World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day 2025

17 November 2025

Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum 2025

17 – 19 June 2025

Launch of target product profiles for HPV screening tests to detect cervical pre-cancer and cancer

18 November 2024 13:00 – 14:00 CET

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Cervical cancer
Jonathan Torgovnik
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Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer develops in a woman's cervix (the entrance to the uterus from the vagina). Its primary cause is the infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV). Cervical cancer is caused by sexually acquired infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV).

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