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Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action: Advancing HPV Elimination in the Region On the occasion of Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action, we at EM-NCDA, through our HPV MENA Coalition, are driving efforts to eliminate HPV-related cancers in the region. Since 2018, we have been working with key stakeholders to: ✔ Advocate for free, gender-neutral, school-based HPV vaccination ✔ Foster collaboration to share knowledge and best practices ✔ Provide resources to empower advocacy ✔ Monitor progress and ensure accountability Together, we are working towards a future free of cervical cancer. 💙 #CervicalCancerElimination #HPVPrevention #EMNCDA #HPVMENACoalition 

This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week! Cervical cancer is the 14th most common cancer in females in the UK, with 2 incredibly effective methods of prevention: HPV Vaccination and Cervical Screening. This week I urge women and those with a cervix to engage in material shared by the NHS, Macmillan Cancer Support, Cancer Research UK (CRUK), and your local health and community centres. Cervical Screening Awareness Week encourages those at risk of developing cervical cancer to take the time to find out more about why screening exists, how the process works, and what the risks are if you don’t attend your regular screens. The aim is not to enforce or scare people with statistics and quotes, but rather inform using real-life experiences. Information shared by charities and health boards is there to tell readers of the ease of the process, and things you can do before, during and after your screening that can improve your comfort, decrease anxiety or worry and ultimately improve the overall experience. Macmillan cancer support has an FAQ page on their website dedicated to cervical screening, as well as an online community where you can ask your own question and converse with those with similar experiences or worries. This is available all year round, but is highlighted during this important week. During this week please take the time to catch up with your friends and family who should be attending their cervical screening, and make sure each individual knows the wide range of physical and virtual support available to them! 🫶🏻 #cervicalscreeningawarenessweek #cervicalcancer #cervicalscreening

For me, gender-neutral HPV vaccination is personal. Growing up in Nigeria, I’ve seen how preventable cancers have taken a toll on families. We’ve long thought HPV is just a women’s issue, but that’s not true. Men are affected too, and knowing that something as simple as a vaccine could change lives makes this an urgent priority. When I heard about the global push for equal access to this vaccine, it struck me deeply. It’s about fairness—protecting everyone, no matter their gender, and preventing unnecessary suffering in the future. #HPV #Prevention #MensHealth #WomensHealth #ProtectOurFuture

This is a crucial step in the right direction. The focus on Gender Neutral Vaccination is a no brainer! It is a public health matter. We can SAVE LIVES. It WILL save COST down the line. We need to WIN this one ... we need to vaccinate boys and girls. WE ARE ONE community. Let's focus on affordability so that we can achieve equitable access for ALL countries, ALL populations, ALL genders #LeaveNoOneBehind #ClosetheEquityGap #GVN #HPV Cancer Alliance (South Africa) Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) World Health Organization Peter Baker Nomonde Mbatani Rakiya Saidu Garron Gsell Andrew Oberholzer Torsten Koehler Yvette Raphael Wim Vandevelde Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Dr. Nizam Uddin Ahmed Liza Barrie peter ng'ola owiti

The 17th of November marks the World Health Organisations Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action On this day world leaders and advocates, survivors and civil society come together to reaffirm their commitment to eliminating cervical cancer The Global Targets for 2030 are • To have 90% of girls vaccinated with the HPV vaccine by the age of 15 • 70% of women screened issuing high-performance tests by the age of 35 and again by the age of 45 • 90% of women with pre-cancer treated and 90% of women with invasive cancer managed The Global Strategy was launched in 2020 after 194 countries resolved to eliminate cervical cancer for the first time. #CervicalCancerScreening #HPVVaccination #soroptimistinternational

Every 2 minutes a woman dies of cervical cancer!!!! Over 90% of the 348 000 deaths from cervical cancer in 2022 occurred in low- and middle-income countries. WHO’s Global Strategy for Cervical Cancer Elimination, launched on 17 November 2020, lays out a clear path to eliminating the disease. The strategy sets out 3 clear targets to meet by 2030 to put countries on the path to elimination: 90% of girls vaccinated against HPV by age 15 70% of women screened with a high-performance test by age 35 and again at 45 90% of women with cervical disease receiving treatment. Call to action: Don't Wait! #getscreened today!!!

In recognition of #WorldImmunizationWeek, let us turn our focus towards the fight against #cervicalcancer. This preventable disease continues to have a devastating impact globally. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine offers a groundbreaking approach to cervical cancer prevention. By promoting widespread #HPVvaccination, particularly among young women, we can significantly reduce the incidence of this disease. Let us leverage #WorldImmunizationWeek as an opportunity to raise awareness about HPV vaccination and the importance of cervical cancer screening. By working together, we can empower women to take control of their health and create a future free from cervical cancer. #CancelCervicalCancer #CervicalCancerMuktBharat #HPV #Screening #WorldImmunizationWeek #WIW #WIW2024 #HumanlyPossible

Thousands of U.S. women die each year from this preventable cancer. HPV vaccination is a powerful tool in preventing cervical cancer. Check out this insightful article from The Wall Street Journal to learn more about the rising rates and how Alabama is a leader in efforts to prevent this cancer. Together, we can raise awareness and save lives! 💕 #CervicalCancerAwareness #HPVVaccination #PreventionIsKey 🌟 https://lnkd.in/ePBqyyXK

Today is Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action At ARFH, we join the global call to eliminate cervical cancer by raising awareness, increasing access to screening, and promoting #HPV vaccination. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer if detected early, yet it still claims lives—especially in low-resource communities. On this day, let's unite to empower women and girls with the knowledge and tools to prevent cervical cancer. Together, we can: ✅ Promote regular screening and early detection ✅ Advocate for #HPV vaccination access ✅ Provide quality care and support to those at risk Let’s work towards a future where no woman dies from cervical cancer. #CervicalCancerElimination #ARFH #CervicalHealth #PreventionMatters #HPVVaccine