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ABSTRACT:Background: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among womenglobally, particularly in low-resource settings. Persistent infection with high-risk HPV strains is theprimary etiological factor, but preventable through vaccination and early detection.Methods andResults: This review synthesizes current evidence on cervical cancer prevention, including HPVvaccination programs, screening methods (Pap smear, HPV DNA testing, visual inspection), andemerging technologies. We highlight advancements in diagnostic accuracy, accessibility, and cost?effectiveness.Conclusion: Integrating vaccination, scalable screening, and public health education can eliminatecervical cancer as a public health threat. Challenges in equity, infrastructure, and stigma must beaddressed to achieve global targets.