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On World AIDS Day – December 1st – we celebrate the tremendous progress made in the global fight against HIV/AIDS while reflecting on the millions of lives lost and how to ensure access to prevention, testing, and treatment to all in need. It’s also an important day to take stock of progress on global commitments to end HIV/AIDS – which inspired a similar evidence-based global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem. Our reflections on World AIDS Day in 2024 focus on a concerning environment for the future of global investments to prevent HIV/AIDS - an environment in which cervical cancer prevention is deeply embedded. As funding for HIV/AIDS programming goes, so does cervical cancer support. Read our blog here: https://lnkd.in/gjPHfM9x #WorldAIDSDay #CervicalCancer #CervicalHealth #HIV #AIDS

TogetHER for Health, APAC Women’s Cancer Coalition Featured in Roche XProject Piece TogetHER is a proud founding partner of the APAC Women's Cancer Coalition Women’s Cancer Coalition, a multisectoral partnership working to accelerate progress in preventing women’s cancers - especially cervical cancer - in the Asia Pacific Region. TogetHER’s Executive Director Heather White was interviewed by the team at Roche’s XProject about the need to drive awareness of cervical cancer in the region, the significant structural and cultural barriers that must be addressed in order to get women and girls effective prevention tools, and how the Coalition is working with regional partners to drive policy change towards cervical cancer elimination. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghYTQvWg #cervicalcancer #hpv #hpvawareness #hpvvaccines #globalhealth #cervicalhealth #healthadvocacy #cervicalhealth #APAC #AsiaPacific #cervicalscreening #cervicaltreatment #globalhealth #HPVtesting

Read our new report on cervical cancer prevention investments in LICs/LMICs! The world has commemorated every November 17th since 2020 as the Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action, highlighting global and local events raising awareness of cervical cancer and the opportunity to put this preventable cancer in the history books. To coincide with the Day of Action, TogetHER for Health publishes our annual estimates of investments for cervical cancer prevention in low-income countries (LICs) and lower middle-income countries (LMICs). This year’s report highlights both exciting and concerning trajectories for investment in cervical cancer prevention. This data underscores the need for additional support for screening and treatment to ensure that women are not being left behind. Read our blog on our new report and our reflections on this year’s Global Day of Action: https://lnkd.in/gEZPvNMD #cervicalcancer #hpv #hpvawareness #hpvvaccines #globalhealth #cervicalhealth #healthadvocacy #cervicalhealth #IPVC #cervicalscreening #cervicaltreatment #globalhealth

Upcoming Events By APAC Women’s Cancer Coalition We Are Paving the Way for a Cancer-Free Future! NOVEMBER 2024: The APAC Women’s Cancer Coalition is organizing the forum entitled “Addressing the Gaps to Cervical Cancer Elimination in Taiwan” on November 22, 2024. This forum will bring together leading experts to discuss evidence-based and cost-effective interventions that can scale up the elimination of cervical cancer in Taiwan. DECEMBER 2024: We’re also excited to announce the “Roundtable Discussion: Cervical Cancer Impact and Elimination Opportunities in Vietnam” on December 4th, 2024. This event will focus on policy discussions, action planning, and fostering collaboration and partnerships to address the burden of cervical cancer in the country. Let’s work together to create a healthier future! Jhpiego Roche CAPED India Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer (GIAHC) TogetHER for Health #APACWomensCancerCoalition #CervicalCancer #WomensHealth

SAVE THE DATE! Thursday December 12th! Our next webinar - Strengthening Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Programs in LMICs: Addressing Challenges and Leveraging Opportunities - will feature global experts discussing challenges and opportunities in implementing cervical cancer screening and treatment programs across LMICs, and highlighting successful HPV-driven screen-and-treat models to ensure timely and appropriate follow-up for women in need. Join us on December 12th at 8:00-9:15 am EST / 2:00-3:15 pm CET / 4:00-5:15 pm EAT! We'll have more details on panelists in the weeks to come! This webinar is being offered in partnership with Cepheid. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gmba9fkD #cervicalcancer #hpv #hpvawareness #hpvvaccines #vaccineswork #globalhealth #healthadvocacy #cervicalhealth #HPVtesting #CervicalCancerScreening #CervicalCancertreatment

The Quad countries, including India, are joining forces to fight cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific region through the Quad Cancer Moonshot initiative. This initiative is a major step forward in reducing the global cancer burden. India is committed to making a significant contribution to this important cause by dedicating $7.5 million towards cancer testing, screening, and diagnostics in the region. Jhpiego Roche CAPED India Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer (GIAHC) TogetHER for Health #APACWomensCancerCoalition #CervicalCancer #WomensHealth https://lnkd.in/ed485Hgz

Can Pooled Procurement Mechanisms Get Us Closer to Cervical Cancer Elimination? Pooled procurement mechanisms have been essential to negotiating reduced prices and expanding the supply of global health commodities on behalf of low- and middle-income countries - including HPV vaccines. Unfortunately, the uptake of more accurate, easier-to-administer HPV tests has been limited in low-resource settings by their relatively high cost, leaving millions of women at risk of cervical cancer. TogetHER for Health’s new report provides context for how pooled procurement has benefited global health efforts and how it might play a role in achieving the 70% screening uptake rate that stands as a key pillar in the World Health Organization’s strategy to accelerate cervical cancer elimination. Read our new publication here: https://lnkd.in/gJ9BSa8x #pooledprocurement #cervicalcancer #hpv #hpvawareness #hpvvaccines #vaccineswork #globalhealth #healthadvocacy #cervicalhealth #HPVtesting #CervicalCancerScreening #CervicalCancertreatment

It was an inspiring week for me both personally and professionally at the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) World Cancer Congress. Meeting with colleagues from around the world and hearing their stories, challenges, and successes keeps us TogetHER for Health in tune with global efforts around cervical cancer elimination. I am optimistic about the future of #cervicalcancer elimination and our ability to collectively vaccinate, screen and treat more girls and women worldwide. Thanks to all at #UICC for hosting us for an exciting week together.

It was an inspiring week for me both personally and professionally at the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) World Cancer Congress. Meeting with colleagues from around the world and hearing their stories, challenges, and successes keeps us TogetHER for Health in tune with global efforts around cervical cancer elimination. I am optimistic about the future of #cervicalcancer elimination and our ability to collectively vaccinate, screen and treat more girls and women worldwide. Thanks to all at #UICC for hosting us for an exciting week together.

Webinar recording available! Our Aug 28th webinar featured our newest #CervicalCancer Grants Program awardees - as well as a discussion around what made for especially strong proposals and common pitfalls. Full recording and slides are available here: https://lnkd.in/gnUDC6U5 #cervicalcancer #hpv #hpvawareness #hpvvaccines #vaccineswork #globalhealth #healthadvocacy #cervicalhealth #HPVtesting #CervicalCancerScreening #CervicalCancertreatment SRHIN AFRICA Karen Nakawala CureCervicalCancer