Last mentioned: Mar 8, 2026
Target Deadline
Goal for achieving 90% vaccination and 70% screening coverage across the Pacific region.
Elimination Target
Deadline for reaching the 90-70-90 vaccination, screening, and treatment goals.
Grant Announcement
A $5.1 million grant is announced to fund Pacific-wide screening and vaccination programs.
$5.1M Grant Awarded
Major funding secured to scale screening and vaccination across the region.
Regional Commitment
Pacific health ministers commit to the 2030 elimination targets during regional summit.
Pilot Programs
Initial HPV self-collection pilots begin in select Pacific island nations.
WHO Global Strategy
WHO launches the global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer.
WHO Global Strategy
WHO launches the global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer.
A new $5.1 million grant has been awarded to accelerate cervical cancer elimination efforts across the Pacific region, focusing on HPV vaccination and advanced screening. The initiative aligns with the WHO's global strategy to eradicate the disease through the 90-70-90 targets by 2030.
A new $5.1 million grant has been awarded to accelerate cervical cancer elimination efforts across the Pacific, focusing on HPV DNA screening and vaccination infrastructure. The initiative aligns with the WHO’s 2030 targets to reduce incidence and mortality in high-burden island nations.