Australia records zero new cervical cancer cases in women under 25
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- Category: Health
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 15:30 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
Australia announced that for the first time there were no new cervical cancer diagnoses among women aged under 25, marking a step toward its goal of eliminating the disease nationwide. Health officials attribute the decline to the national HPV vaccination program and improved screening. The government hopes to become the first country to eradicate cervical cancer entirely.