WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) – On the occasion of the “Day of Action to Eliminate Cervical Cancer”, the World Health Organization released new guidance on Target Product Profiles, or TPPs, for human papillomavirus screening tests.

The tests could be used in remote areas of low- and middle-income countries, accelerating efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in these areas.

Women have the option to collect their own samples for testing, allowing them to test for HPV at any location.

“The new publication aims to support innovation in the HPV testing market, emphasizing high-performance, low-cost and accessible solutions, particularly transformative in resource-limited settings,” WHO said.

Many countries have organized HPV testing and screening campaigns, launched new health policies to eliminate the cancer, and spread people’s awareness of the disease.

“Thank you to all the health workers who play a critical role in this global effort,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO.

“While we are making progress, we still face huge inequities, with women in low-income countries bearing the brunt of the burden. Only with strong leadership and sustained investment can we achieve our shared goal of equitable access for communities most in need.

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