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Challenges and possible solutions towards reaching global cervical cancer elimination
Laila Sara Arroyo Mühr1, Joakim Dillner1
1Center for Cervical Cancer Elimination, F56, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, 14186, Sweden.
Eclinicalmedicine
|July 31, 2026
Summary
Global cervical cancer elimination is achievable with expanded Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and improved HPV screening. Increased vaccine supply and new screening guidelines offer opportunities to accelerate progress towards this goal.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
Background:
- Cervical cancer is a significant global health issue, particularly for women, despite being preventable.
- Preventive measures like Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and screening are crucial but face challenges in global uptake.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a target for global cervical cancer elimination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline challenges and highlight innovative strategies for global cervical cancer elimination.
- To propose evidence-based next steps for accelerating progress.
- To leverage advances in HPV vaccination and screening for faster elimination.
Main Methods:
- Review of global progress in cervical cancer prevention strategies.
- Analysis of challenges in HPV vaccination and screening implementation.
- Identification of successful innovative approaches and future directions.
Main Results:
- Increased HPV vaccine supply and adoption of one-dose schedules create new opportunities.
- Revised WHO guidelines improve HPV-based screening specificity and feasibility.
- Successful examples of innovative strategies demonstrate potential for accelerated elimination.
Conclusions:
- Expanded HPV vaccination strategies (gender-neutral, catch-up, concomitant) can speed up elimination.
- Optimized HPV screening is critical for achieving global targets.
- Global prioritization, monitoring, innovation, and equity are essential for success.
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