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Nature Podcast

Cervical cancer could be eliminated: here's how

Feb 4, 2024
17:21
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Experts discuss challenges of eliminating cervical cancer in low and middle income countries, including lack of funding, staffing, and infrastructure. The difficulties of rolling out HPV vaccination and the impact of vaccine hesitancy are examined. The importance of targeting adolescents for vaccination and integrating health interventions is emphasized, as well as the significance of government understanding, reliable data, and advocating for prioritizing adolescent health in addressing cervical cancer.
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  • Implementing cervical cancer screening in low and middle-income countries is hindered by a lack of infrastructure, trained personnel, and a strong connection between screening and treatment.
  • Rolling out HPV vaccination in low and middle-income countries requires collaboration between government, education, and health sectors, along with political commitment, and school-based vaccination has proven effective.

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Challenges of implementing cervical cancer screening in low and middle-income countries

Implementing cervical cancer screening, such as pap smears, in low and middle-income countries has been challenging due to the lack of infrastructure and trained personnel to perform and interpret the tests. The complexity of getting the test results back to the women and arranging for treatment further hinders successful screening programs. The need for a strong connection between screening and treatment is a key challenge in these countries.

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