In the United States, human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, according to the CDC | Microbiology

Gynaecologists emphasised the need to raise awareness, especially in urban areas, about the importance of early detection and prevention of women-related cancers.

Because almost all cases of cervical cancer can be traced to HPV, some countries think the vaccine will help them eliminate the disease within years.

A new government report says that rates for precancerous lesions decreased about 80% among younger women who were screened for cervical cancer.

Fewer precancerous lesions are being found in young women undergoing cervical cancer screenings thanks to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Rates of precancerous lesions in women between the ages of 20 and 24 dropped by roughly 80 percent from 2008 to 2022,