Global Efforts Intensify to Eliminate Cervical Cancer by 2030

Cervical cancer, which claims over 350,000 lives annually, could become the first cancer to be eliminated due to effective HPV vaccines, early diagnostics, and treatments. While high-income countries are nearing elimination, 94% of deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries where these tools are less accessible. The WHO's Global Strategy aims for 90% HPV vaccination, 70% screening, and 90% treatment access by 2030. Success stories like Bhutan and Rwanda highlight the potential for global progress, but sustained investment and political commitment are crucial to achieving these targets.