WFPHA Moderates Panel on Cervical Cancer Elimination

Today, Prof. Bettina Borisch, Executive Director of the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), moderated a crucial panel on eliminating cervical cancer. The panel featured:

• Farid Fezoua, Global Director of Health and Education, International Finance Corporation/World Bank Group
• Dr. Mohammed Abdulaziz, Head of the Division of Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC
• Flavia Bustreo, Chair of the Governance and Ethics Committee (GEC), PMNCH

The discussion highlighted the need for global collaboration, increased investment, vaccination, early screening, and ethical governance to eradicate cervical cancer. Prof. Borisch emphasized a unified, multi-sectoral approach to tackle this preventable disease, reflecting WFPHA’s commitment to global health and equitable solutions.