New Zealand lagging in cervical cancer elimination efforts due to lack of national strategy and funding.

New Zealand is falling behind in its efforts to eliminate cervical cancer, despite committing to a global plan. The World Health Organization's strategy aims for 90% of girls vaccinated against HPV by age 15, 70% of women screened by age 35, and 90% of cases treated. New Zealand lacks a dedicated national strategy and funding, while Australia is on track to become the first country to eliminate the disease, having committed $48.2 million to its strategy.

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