Regional strategy and plan of action for cervical cancer prevention and control in Latin America and the Caribbean; 2016 (Sólo en inglés)

In response to the high incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer in Latin American and the Caribbean, the Pan American Health Organization developed the Regional Strategy and Plan of Action for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control. The Regional Strategy aims to fortify cervical cancer programs, promoting a comprehensive strategy to approach the natural history of the disease, from primary prevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment and palliative care; stimulating the introduction of new technologies and approaches to improve the effectiveness of existing programs.

This paper illustrates the technical report reviewed and endorsed by the Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization at their 2008 meeting, as well as the Resolution passed by the Directing Council. The Directing Council examined the technical report comprised of epidemiological information, scientifi c evidence on the most appropriate technologies for cervical cancer prevention and control, as well as a 7 point action plan. Consequently, the Directing Council issued a Resolution urging Member States and the Director to actively support the implementation of this Regional Strategy (Annex 1).

In this way, the Regional Strategy and Plan of Action for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control provides a political framework to stimulate and promote the implementation of evidence-based, comprehensive, sustainable and effi cient cervical cancer programs.