Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action: Uniting for a Future Without Cervical Cancer
November 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST
Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action: Uniting for a Future Without Cervical Cancer
Date: November 17, 2025
The Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) proudly joins the global movement to support the Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action, commemorating the landmark launch of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer. This annual event unites advocates, healthcare providers, and communities to raise awareness and drive action towards eliminating this preventable disease.
Why Cervical Cancer Elimination Matters
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, with an estimated 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths in 2022 alone. Almost all cases (99%) are linked to high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a common virus transmitted through sexual contact. Yet, with effective prevention, screening, and treatment, cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer.
Australia Leading the Way
Research shows that Australia is on track to become the first country to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2035, thanks to the successful implementation of HPV vaccination and regular cervical screening programs. Since the introduction of the National Cervical Screening Program in 1991, cervical cancer mortality rates have halved, setting an inspiring example for global health initiatives.
A Call to Action
The path to elimination requires a comprehensive approach:
- Vaccination: Ensuring widespread access to HPV vaccination for girls and boys.
- Screening: Promoting regular cervical screening to detect and treat precancerous lesions.
- Treatment: Guaranteeing timely access to effective treatment and palliative care for women diagnosed with cervical cancer.
No woman should die from cervical cancer. By raising awareness, supporting vaccination and screening, and advocating for equitable healthcare access, we can eliminate cervical cancer within a generation.
Join the Movement
QMWS invites you to stand with us this November 17 as we amplify the call to action, share knowledge, and empower communities to make cervical cancer history. Together, we can pave the way for a future where no woman is left behind.
