It's a failure of political will, of government, and of society's commitment to the rights of girls and women and people with a cervix. So why is this still happening? Cervical cancer (cancer of the neck of the womb) is almost always caused by long-term infection with certain types of human papillomavirus,

A CDC report shows a dramatic drop in precancerous HPV lesions in young women. Here’s why the HPV vaccine is beneficial.

A recent CDC report further demonstrates the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer. HPV is a sexually transmitted infection that affects both females and males and is linked to higher risks of various forms of cancer.

The study, published in the Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, found that vaccine prevents not only cervical but also other HPV-related diseases - including cancers of the mouth and throat. It also showed a greater benefit for those vaccinated at a young age, before sexual activity, Sykes added.

A University of Otago, Christchurch-led study is heralding the success of the HPV vaccination program, saying the cost and effort to introduce it was well worth it.

A new government report says that rates for precancerous lesions decreased about 80% among younger women who were screened for cervical cancer.

The Department of Health is rolling out the first round of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccinations for girls between the ages of 9 and 14 until March 28, so Bonitas Medical Fund is putting the spotlight on HPV and cervical cancer.

As new research shows the number of teenagers having the HPV vaccine has dropped, a charity warns of a 'worrying lack of awareness around HPV'.

Because almost all cases of cervical cancer can be traced to HPV, some countries think the vaccine will help them eliminate the disease within years.

HPV is considered one of the essential vaccines for women. But experts suggest it’s important for men too. Scroll down to learn why HPV vaccines are equally important for men.

Fewer precancerous lesions are being found in young women undergoing cervical cancer screenings thanks to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.   Rates of precancerous lesions in women between