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Teema: Nomination of national focal point for the Roadmap to accelerate
the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem in the WHO
European Region 2022–2030
Dear National Counterpart,
Please find attached letter from Dr Nino Berdzuli, Director, Division of
Country Health Programmes. The letter also contains links to relevant
attachments.
Sincerely,
WHO Secretariat
World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe Country Health
Programmes Marmorvej 51
DK-2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
Email:
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ
WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION Date: 7 February 2022
ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ
REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE Ms Elen Ohov
BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L’EUROPE
REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA
Adviser
ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО European Union Affairs and International Co-
Head office:
operation Department
UN City, Marmorvej 51, Ministry of Social Affairs
DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark Suur-Ameerika 1
Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00; Fax: +45 45 33 70 01
Email:
[email protected] 10122 Tallinn
Website: http://www.euro.who.int Estonia
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Dear Ms Ohov,
Nomination of national focal point for the Roadmap to accelerate the elimination of cervical
cancer as a public health problem in the WHO European Region 2022–2030
In the WHO European Region, more than 66 000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and more
than 30 000 die from it every year. However, cervical cancer can be prevented by the human
papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, and when detected early and treated appropriately, cervical cancer is
highly curable.
The Global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problemi was
adopted by the World Health Assembly in August 2020, marking the first time ever the world has
committed to eliminate a cancer. To contribute to the attainment of the global goals, the WHO
Regional Office for Europe will develop a Roadmap to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as
a public health problem in the WHO European Region 2022–2030 to be presented at the 72nd session
of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe in September 2022.
The Roadmap, developed in collaboration with Member States, multiple international agencies and
partners and civil society organizations, will offer a vision for providing access to HPV vaccination
and appropriate cervical cancer screening and treatment services in the WHO European Region to
meet goals and targets. It is aligned with the European Immunization Agenda 2030, the European
Programme of Work, 2020–2025 as well as the pan-European United Action Against Cancer
movement which envisions eliminating cancer as a life-threatening disease through cost-effective,
evidence-based policies and measures at the country level.
We are pleased to invite you to nominate a national focal point engaged in cervical cancer and HPV
vaccination in your country to contribute to the development of the regional cervical cancer roadmap
and monitoring the progress of implementation.
The consultation will be organized virtually. The working languages will be English and Russian,
with simultaneous interpretation provided
We look forward to receiving your nomination, with the name, functional title and email address of
your proposed national cervical cancer focal point, with copy to Ms Allison Ekberg (email:
UN City, Marmorvej 51 Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00 Email:
[email protected]
DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Website: http://www.euro.who.int
Denmark
[email protected]) at your earliest convenience but no later than 22 February 2022. We shall then
communicate with the nominee(s) directly and provide the necessary documentation and elements
regarding the online connection.
Sincerely yours,
for
Dr Nino Berdzuli
Director
Division of Country Health Systems
Encls:
European Programme of Work, 2020–2025 – “United Action for Better Health in Europe”
https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-policy/european-programme-of-work/about-the-european-
programme-of-work/european-programme-of-work-20202025-united-action-for-better-health-in-europe2
Concept note Roadmap to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem in the WHO
European Region 2022–2030
Global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem
Global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem (who.int)
Copy for information to:
Ms Triin Uusberg, Head, European and International Coordination Department, Ministry of Social Affairs,
Suur-Ameerika 1, 10129 Tallinn, Estonia
H.E. Ms Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative,
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Estonia to the United Nations Office and other international
organizations in Geneva, Chemin du Petit-Saconnex 28A, CH-1209 Genève, Switzerland
H.E. Mr William Mart Laanemäe, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of
Estonia, Frederiksgade 19, 4th floor, 1265 Copenhagen K, Denmark
Ms Kristina Köhler, Liaison Officer, WHO Country Office, Estonia, Paldiski Road 81, 10617 Tallinn, Estonia
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Global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem. Geneva: World
Health Organization; 2020 (https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240014107, accessed 23 June 2021)
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