Rich nations might eliminate cervical cancer by 2048, progress slow in poor countries: Study
High-income countries are projected to eliminate cervical cancer by 2048 due to effective vaccination and screening programs, while low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are expected to see only a 23% reduction in incidence under current efforts, according to a study in The Lancet. The gap in cervical cancer outcomes between regions is likely to widen without increased investment and global coordination. Achieving the WHO's 90-70-90 targets—90% HPV vaccine coverage, 70% screening, and 90% treatment access—could prevent 37 million cases over the next century and reduce global inequalities.
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Rich nations might eliminate cervical cancer by 2048, progress slow in poor countries: StudyRich nations might eliminate cervical cancer by 2048, progress slow in poor countries: StudyPublished on: May 01, 2026 4:02 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, High-income countries are on track to eliminate cervical cancer preventable through vaccination and screening by 2048, while low- and middle-income countries will see only slight reductions over the next century, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.Rich nations might eliminate cervical cancer by 2048, progress slow in poor countries: StudyAs a result, the gap between regions will widen dramatically, with women in LMICs facing much higher rates of this preventable disease, researchers, including those from CHU de…
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