Didactics-Key Issues in Cervial Cancer Prevention and Control

Key Issues in Cervial Cancer Prevention and Control

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In this video, the speaker discusses the WHO Cervical Cancer Initiative and the importance of strengthening health data and communication systems. The goals for 2030 include vaccinating 90% of girls by age 15, screening at least 70% of women, providing timely and effective treatment for pre-cancer and invasive cancer, and achieving a 30% reduction in cervical cancer deaths. The speaker emphasizes the need for strong vital registration, vaccination and screening registries, good follow-up and patient navigation, accurate diagnosis and treatment, multidisciplinary care, and data sharing between healthcare facilities. The speaker also mentions the importance of symptom management and palliative care for women with cervical cancer.

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Ted Trimble
June 2022

Keywords

Cervical Cancer Initiative

health data

screening

treatment

palliative care