16/11/2025
Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action – November 17th, 2025.
Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action is held every year on the 17th of November to raise awareness on the impacts cervical cancer has on women globally and the greater need for the availability of testing and treatment. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, with around 660,000 new cases and around 350,000 deaths in 2022, according to the World Health Organisation, with roughly 94% of the 350,000 deaths caused by cervical cancer occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection. Most HPV infections are cleared by the body’s immune system naturally; however, for some women, it requires treatment. HPV doesn’t cause any symptoms; however, left untreated, HPV can cause cervical cancer. Women aged between 30-59 should present themselves for a cervical screening test and treatment.
Sir Brian Bell Foundation (SBBF), in Partnership with CPL Foundation Inc. Inc opened Her Health Hub in Badili, Port Moresby, earlier this year, which has improved access to life-saving women’s health services in Papua New Guinea. The clinic provides affordable, same-day cervical cancer screening for just K20, with immediate referral pathways to Port Moresby General Hospital’s Obstetrics & Gynaecology Clinic. These tests are performed using the GeneXpert diagnostic system, which is endorsed by the World Health Organization and offers rapid and reliable results for women at the clinic within hours, giving women peace of mind and convenience.
Sir Mahesh Patel, OBE, Co-Founder, CPL Group and Chairman, CPL Foundation Inc., said, “Every woman deserves the chance to live a long and healthy life. Her Health Hub is about giving women that chance through access, awareness, and the power to act early. When we take the test, we take control.” Commented City Pharmacy Limited Chairman Sir Mahesh Patel.
“Her Health Hub is not just providing affordable and essential care for women; we are also reducing the stigma around reproductive health care in PNG. It is our goal that with more women coming forward for screening, we will see lower rates of cervical cancer in our community and see more conversations about women’s health. Remember, your first step is to take the test. Together we can prevent cervical cancer.” Concluded Sir Brian Bell Foundation CEO Bronwyn Wright.
Book your test at Her Health Hub today on +675 8338 1389 or email the team on hhhbadili@cpl.com.pg for more information.
