The HPV Prevention Policy Atlas 2025 has been officially launched on 24 November at the Polish Senate.
The latest HPV Prevention Policy Atlas, led by the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) and supported by the European Cancer Organisation (ECO), maps HPV prevention policies across 48 countries in the WHO Europe region. The Atlas provides up-to-date, publicly available information on HPV vaccination, cervical cancer screening policies, and access to online information. It offers a clear picture of progress and persistent gaps for the WHO Global Strategy to Eliminate Cervical Cancer and the Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
Dr Hüsna Sarıca Çevik, invited by EPF to join the expert group, contributed to the development of the Atlas. Reflecting on her involvement, Dr. Sarıca Çevik stated:
“Strengthening HPV prevention requires the active engagement of primary care. Family physicians are uniquely positioned to ensure equitable access to vaccination, screening, and reliable information. The Atlas provides an essential evidence base for policymakers striving to close existing gaps and move towards cervical cancer elimination in Europe.”
The report highlights considerable progress in the adoption of gender-neutral HPV vaccination, with 89% of countries offering a national routine programme and 87% providing gender-neutral vaccination. Yet only two countries, Norway and Portugal, currently reach vaccination coverage above 80% for both genders.
Click here to view the Atlas.(Pdf)