20/11/2025
Sierra Leone today hosts the National Round Table for Cervical Cancer Elimination, bringing together the Ministry of Health, World Health Organization African Region, World Health Organization Sierra Leone, UNFPA Sierra Leone, UNICEF Sierra Leone, development partners, and key stakeholders to accelerate action toward the global “90-70-90” targets.
Over the past three years, the country has made significant progress, from introducing the HPV vaccine with high coverage, to expanding cervical cancer screening services to all districts and providing treatment for precancerous lesions. These efforts have strengthened prevention, early detection, and access to care for women across Sierra Leone.
Today’s strategic dialogue provides a crucial platform to review progress, identify gaps, mobilize investments, and reinforce partnerships needed to scale up nationwide prevention, screening, and treatment services.
WHO remains fully committed to supporting the Government of Sierra Leone in eliminating cervical cancer as a public health threat.
