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A regional approach to HPV vaccine design can advance equity and impact against cervical cancer

HPV vaccines have transformed cervical cancer prevention, but their next generation must better reflect regional disease patterns, including the HPV35 genotype prevalent in Africa.

15 July 2026

By Dr Marco Cavaleri

Leslie Ramsammy, Guyana’s Ambassador to the UN in Geneva at a high level event on sexual and reproductive health rights in Geneva in May.

Facing Threats to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights – Some Countries Show A Way Forward

3 July 2026

By Elaine Ruth Fletcher

Dr Teguest Guerma is the founder and CEO of LeDeG Midwifery College, established in 2015 to address critical gaps in maternal health across Ethiopia and beyond.

Investing in Midwives is Essential to Improve Sexual and Reproductive Health

5 May 2026

By Teguest Guerma

Maggie De Block, Former Minister of Health and Social Affairs for Belgium

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Include Access to Safe Abortion Services

22 April 2026

By Maggie De Block

A school girl in Dwazark Community, Freetown, Sierra Leone, receives the HPV vaccine to protect against cervical cancer.

Eliminating Cervical Cancer is a Global Health Equity Challenge

1 April 2026

By Caroline Bwanali-Mussa¹, Haileyesus Getahun², Antje Leendertse³, Leslie Ramsammy⁴

An ambassador’s advice to girls on International Women’s Day: “No matter the barriers, listen to the voice within”

9 March 2026

By Caroline C.S. Bwanali-Mussa