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QIAGEN:
Making
Improvements
in Life Possible
Improving the lives of women around the world by
expanding access to screening technologies and
working to eliminate cervical cancer
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Cervical Cancer:
A known cause, yet prevention restrained by access
Cervical cancer has a single primary cause: human papillomavirus
The Cause
Testing for high-risk types of HPV is proven to be very effective
Intervene to remove abnormal cells before they become cancerous
Cervical cancer is preventable because its cause is known
The Paradox
Still the No. 2 cause of cancer death among women worldwide
300,000 women die of cervical cancer each year – 80% in developing countries
Improve access. Increase political will. Engage with partners.
The Challenge
In countries around the world.
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Solutions:
What Does it Take to Eliminate Cervical Cancer?
A comprehensive approach to cervical cancer prevention:
HPV vaccination
of young girls
Screening and
treatment
The cause is known. The prevention tools are available. The challenge is access.
For the sake of women everywhere, access needs to be improved.
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QIAGEN is taking the lead.
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QIAGEN Working to Expand Access to Preventive Tools
careHPV
New HPV test customized
for low-resource settings
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Donation of 1.5 million
tests for developing world
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Comprehensive HPV
prevention collaboration
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What You Can Do to Help Eliminate Cervical Cancer
Partnership required – No one can do this alone
We need greater alignment among all partners to ensure sustainable progress
GlobeWomen from Companies, Governments and NGOs
 Educate yourself, staff and constituents about prevention
 Educate legislators and mobilize governments
 Encourage policies to support accessible prevention
 Assure that insurance plans cover screening/ vaccination
 Engage advocates and attract media attention
 Seek partners to host educational session, launch local
pilots/demonstration projects
>300,000 lives per year depend on the outcome of our collective efforts
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Working Together We Can End Cervical Cancer
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