The Limits of Innovation: Lessons from Cervical Cancer Prevention Efforts
Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that is largely preventable through HPV vaccination, regular screening, and timely treatment. Yet it continues to claim thousands of lives each year, with the greatest burden falling on low- and middle-income populations. This blog explores why, despite effective prevention tools, cervical cancer persists and examines the inequities in access, healthcare, and social determinants that continue to shape outcomes around the world.