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Which WHO initiative coordinates global efforts to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem through the 90-70-90 strategy: 90% of girls fully vaccinated against HPV by age 15, 70% of women screened by ages 35 and 45, and 90% of identified cases treated?

  1. Global Cancer Initiative
  2. Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative
  3. Women's Health Strategy
  4. NCD Action Plan

Answer: Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative

Launched in 2020, this initiative leverages proven interventions: HPV vaccination, screening with HPV DNA tests or visual inspection, and treatment of precancer/cancer. Achieving the targets could prevent millions of deaths, advancing health equity and SDG 3 on health and well-being.

Topic World Health Organization
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Banking