In 2020, the WHO announced its goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2030. Its ‘90-70-90’ target was to ensure that 90% of girls would be fully vaccinated against HPV by 15 years old; 70% of women would be screened with a high-performance test by age 35 and again by 45; and 90% of women identified with cervical disease would receive treatment.

To track efforts and measure the progress of this goal, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Health Working Group recently released its Status Report on Cervical Cancer Elimination in the APAC Region. Read more on the key takeaways at the link below: