Ethiopia has successfully concluded a landmark month-long cervical cancer screening and treatment campaign across six regions, surpassing nearly all targets set just 30 days earlier. Dr Dereje Duguma, Prof. Francis Chisaka Kasolo, and AECID representatives, hailed the campaign as a national milestone in women’s health. Prof. Kasolo emphasized that the campaign was a proof of concept, demonstrating Ethiopia’s capacity, partnerships, and community trust to eliminate cervical cancer. Follow-up and recall mechanisms will be strengthened, and cervical cancer screening and treatment services will be fully embedded within primary health care and the Health Extension Program to ensure sustainable national coverage. The campaign not only concluded a successful initiative but also marked a significant step toward a cervical cancer-free future for Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News January 16, 2026 11:24 UTC