Cervical cancer strategy
Cervical
cancer is one cancer the world can actually eliminate: it’s time to do
it. Following
a Call to Action in May 2018 from the World Health Organization (WHO)
Director-General, Dr. Tedros, 194 countries collectively resolved to end
needless suffering from a cancer that is both preventable and curable.
The world already has the necessary tools; they just need to be made
accessible.
In August 2020, the World Health Assembly passed a
resolution calling for elimination of cervical cancer and adopting a strategy
to make it happen. It
is a testament to the enthusiasm for this important goal that, even in the
context of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the world have affirmed
their support for this important priority.
On November 17, following the close of the 73rd World
Health Assembly, WHO will mark this historic announcement and officially launch
the elimination strategy.
Due to the pandemic, the event will be held virtually and hosted by WHO
leadership. The governments of Australia, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria
and Rwanda will co-sponsor the event.
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