Dr Lamia Mahmoud speaks to ecancer about the WHO regional strategy to enhance cervical elimination in the MENA region.

Cervical cancer elimination in the MENA region focuses on a strategy that aligns with global goals.

Key challenges include competing health priorities and system constraints.

Strategies such as vaccination, screening, and treatment are being implemented, with increased dialogue among policymakers.

Countries are beginning to vaccinate girls, and technical assistance for screening is provided.

An economic case is being developed to highlight the costs of inaction while efforts to promote one-dose HPV vaccination are underway.