Medical Xpress January 10, 2025
Cervical cancer remains a major health threat for women globally, with the highest incidence in developing nations. Despite the availability of preventive measures, challenges such as limited health care resources and inadequate screening programs continue to undermine global efforts to eliminate the disease.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has set an ambitious target to screen 70% of women aged 35 to 45 by 2030, a goal deemed essential to reduce mortality rates. However, achieving this requires innovative solutions that are both effective and scalable, particularly in regions where access to health care is restricted.
A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, in collaboration with the International Agency for Research on Cancer,...