Overview

17 November 2025, which coincides with World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, designated by the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly (WHA78.8) as the first official World Health Day dedicated to eliminating cervical cancer. The Day builds on a global movement that began on 17 November 2020, when 194 countries collectively committed to eliminating cervical cancer for the first time, and the WHO launched a Global Strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem. Since then, communities, governments, and partners have united each year to expand access to HPV vaccination, high-performance screening, and treatment services — advancing women’s health, equity, and universal health coverage. Cervical Cancer Elimination Day 2025, a global reminder that cervical cancer is preventable, treatable, and within reach to eliminate. Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Yet, it is also one of the few cancers where prevention is highly effective. The WHO has set an ambitious but achievable 90-70-90 target. This includes ensuring that 90% of girls receive HPV vaccination by age 15, 70% of women undergo screening at least twice in their lifetime, and 90% of those diagnosed receive timely treatment. If these targets are met, millions of lives can be saved. Today is a call to action—for communities, health workers, educators, policymakers, and families. Let us work together to raise awareness, promote HPV vaccination, encourage regular screening, and support women in accessing health services without stigma or fear. Together, we can build a future free from cervical cancer. Let us pledge to create awareness and contribute to making elimination a reality.

Objectives of Event

®   To raise awareness about cervical cancer, its risk factors, and prevention methods. (Quality education (SDG 4)

®   To educate participants on the importance of HPV vaccination in reducing cervical cancer incidence. (Quality education (SDG 4)

®   To promote regular screening, such as Pap smear, VIA, and HPV testing for early detection.  (Good health and well-being (SDG 3)

®   To disseminate information on WHO’s 90-70-90 elimination strategy. (Quality education (SDG 4)

®   To reduce stigma and misconceptions related to cervical cancer and HPV infection. (Quality education (SDG 4)

®   To empower communities to take proactive measures towards cervical health. (Good health and well-being (SDG 3)

 

®   To encourage collaboration among healthcare professionals, students, and the public to support elimination efforts. Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11)

Convener Details

  • Prof. (Dr) SreeRaja Kumar, Associate Dean, SSNSR, Sharda University

Co-Convener:

  • Prof. (Dr) Rekha Kumari, HOD OBG (N), SSNSR, Sharda University

Co-ordinators:

ORGANIZERS:

  • Ms. Ringkangmai Liangkiuwiliu, Assist. Prof. OBG (N), SSNSR, Sharda University
  • Ms. Lamnunnem Haokip, Senior Lecturer – OBG (N) Dept, SSNSR, Sharda University
  • Ms. Sandhya Kumari, Assist. Prof. OBG (N), SSNSR, Sharda University