Campaign Theme for 2025-27
Prevent Today,
Protect Tomorrow
is a call to action for individuals, Community Service Organizations / NGOs, policymakers, healthcare workers/professionals, and influencers to invest in prevention strategies now – to ensure that future generations of women live free from the threat of cervical cancer.
GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR CERVICAL CANCER ELIMINATION
WHO's 90-70-90 Strategy
To eliminate cervical cancer, all countries must reach and maintain an incidence rate of below 4 per 100,000 women.
Achieving that goal rests on three key pillars and their corresponding targets:
Vaccination
90% of girls fully vaccinated with the HPV vaccine by the age of 15
Screening
70% of women screened using a high-performance test by the age of 35, and again by the age of 45
Treatment
90% of women with pre-cancer treated and 90% of women with invasive cancer managed
ABOUT CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION DAY
Imagine a world free of Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer Prevention Day, launched in 2022 is observed annually on 21st May. It serves as a critical reminder of the urgent need to address one of the most preventable forms of cancer affecting women worldwide.
For the 2025–27 campaign cycle, the chosen theme – “Prevent Today, Protect Tomorrow” – underscores the importance of timely action through awareness, vaccination, and regular screening to secure a healthier future for women and girls.
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Campaign Toolkit
Download our comprehensive toolkit to help spread awareness about cervical cancer prevention in your community, workplace or social network.
All resources are free to use and distribute for non-commercial purposes.
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Social Media Posts
Ready-to-share posts, captions, and hashtags for spreading awareness on social platforms.
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Awareness Posters
Printable designs for clinics, schools, and community centers to promote early screening.
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Information Booklet
Comprehensive guide on cervical cancer, prevention methods, and early detection importance.
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Event Planning Guide
Resources to organize local awareness events and health camps in your community.
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Cervical Cancer Prevention Day is a public awareness initiative to educate communities about the importance of HPV vaccination, regular screening, and early detection of cervical cancer. It’s observed to inspire preventive action and protect future generations from this preventable disease.
The theme is “Prevent Today, Protect Tomorrow” – highlighting how timely vaccination, screening, and awareness can protect not just individuals, but entire communities, for generations to come.
Cervical cancer is a disease where abnormal cells in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, grow out of control and can form a tumor.
Cervical cancer is primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). It often develops slowly and may not show symptoms in early stages, making regular screening crucial.
All women are at risk, especially those:
Aged 30-65
With limited access to healthcare
Who have never been screened
Who have early sexual activity or multiple partners
With weakened immune systems
Prevention includes:
HPV vaccination (recommended for girls aged 9–14)
Regular screening (PAP smear or HPV test every 3–5 years)
Timely treatment of abnormal cell changes
Health education and lifestyle choices
In early stages, cervical cancer often has no symptoms. In later stages, symptoms may include:
Unusual vaginal bleeding
Pelvic pain
Pain during intercourse
Abnormal vaginal discharge
Cervical Cancer Prevention Day is led by CAPED (Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Early Detection) India, a not-for-profit organization committed to spreading awareness about cervical cancer and enabling access to screening and vaccination. In collaboration with healthcare partners, government bodies, NGOs, and community leaders, CAPED is spearheading this multi-year campaign to ensure every woman has the knowledge and tools to prevent cervical cancer.
