On November 17, following the close of the 73rd World Health Assembly, the World Health Organization (WHO) marked this historic announcement to officially launch the elimination strategy. Due to the pandemic, the event was held virtually and hosted by WHO leadership. The governments of Australia, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria and Rwanda co-sponsored the event.
Women who have lived with cervical cancer from all regions of the world – including advocates and survivors who have fought the disease opened the event. High-level speakers joined them, reflecting support from a broad coalition of partners and agencies. In addition to conveying unity in the stand against this cancer, the messaging will continue to socialize the public to the goals and targets set by the strategy: by the year 2030, all countries can achieve 90% HPV vaccination coverage, 70% screening coverage, and 90% access to treatment for cervical pre-cancer and cancer, including access to palliative care.
Watch the event here. The event is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
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GIAHC is proud to have been a part of the launch of the Mysore Consortium Against Cervical Cancer (MCACC) during the week of the centennial celebration of Mysore Medical College (Dr. Krishnan’s alma mater).
GIAHC is deeply honored to be a part of the “Quad Cancer Moonshot team,” collaborating with our partners to take bold action against #cervicalcancer in the Asia Pacific region. Together, we are committed to eliminating this disease for a healthier future.
Women in Asia are diagnosed with cervical cancer at a disproportionately higher rate than the global average. Despite early diagnosis leading to more effective treatment, many factors in the region prevent women from receiving the care that they need, and the consequences are severe, affecting not only women as individuals, but society at large.
It has been a great honor to be a part of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot delegation to India and to participate in the US-India Cancer Dialogue Initiative.
GIAHC is excited to announce its partnership with CAPED India. Together, they will raise awareness about HPV vaccination among parents in India and develop an educational series for healthcare providers on cervical cancer screening and early treatment.
GIAHC is excited to announce its partnership with CAPED India. Together, they will raise awareness about HPV vaccination among parents in India and develop an educational series for healthcare providers on cervical cancer screening and early treatment.
The report details a campaign by GIAHC and PHRII on March 4th, International HPV Awareness Day, to boost HPV awareness in Mysuru. It focused on educating young adults and healthcare trainees, supporting WHO’s cervical cancer elimination efforts, and planning future prevention strategies.
On March 4th, GIAHC and PHRII in Mysore, India, will begin a week of HPV awareness events, highlighting the importance of vaccination and screening, culminating in a screening camp on International Women’s Day, March 8th.
GIAHC, in collaboration with Vaccine Ambassadors, is spearheading a fundraising initiative to donate 6,000 HPV vaccine doses to Suriname.