By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker May 6 2026 New global modelling shows that without rapid action, poorer countries will fall further behind, even as cervical cancer becomes preventable. At the same time, combined vaccination and screening strategies could close the gap and save millions of lives.  Study: Substantial increases in cervical cancer inequalities worldwide without enhanced human papillomavirus vaccination and screening efforts: a global modelling study . Image