World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day

Since 2020, WHO has joined advocates around the world on 17 November to highlight the importance of efforts in support of the elimination of cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers among women. The day highlights progress toward achieving the 90-70-90 targets for cervical cancer elimination and ongoing efforts to ensure all girls and women can access prevention, screening, and treatment.

The date marks the day when WHO launched the Global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem, with a resolution passed by 194 countries.