Accelerating Progress Towards the EU's Goal of Eliminating HPV Cancers - A Path to the Finish Line
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The EU has set an ambitious target: the elimination of all HPV-related cancers. But how close are we to reaching that goal, and what still needs to be done to cross the finish line?
On 15 July, the European Cancer Organisation and its HPV and Hep B Action Network, in collaboration with MEP Tilly Metz, will host a high-level event at the European Parliament to reflect on the EU’s progress so far and reignite political momentum for the road ahead.
The event will explore the impact of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the recent Council Recommendation on vaccine-preventable cancers, while also considering what more is needed, particularly in the context of the upcoming EU multiannual financial framework and the future of cancer policy in Europe.
Discussions will centre on the cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccination, the benefits of a gender-neutral approach, and the need for better data monitoring and surveillance. Attention will also be given to regional challenges and opportunities to scale up successful strategies across Member States. Advances in cervical cancer screening, including HPV testing and self-sampling, will also feature prominently.
Participants will also be invited to join an interactive Q&A session to share experiences and help shape the way forward. This event is an opportunity to reinforce the EU’s leadership in HPV cancer prevention, highlight best practices, and build collective momentum for one of Europe’s most achievable cancer goals.
Speakers
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Tilly Metz MEP Vice-Chair, Subcommittee on Public Health & Member, Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
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Marina Davidashvili Head of Policy and Research, European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights
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Amil Družić Vice-Chair HPV and Hep B Action Network, European Cancer Organisation
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Daniel Kelly Co-Chair, ECO HPV and Hep B Action Network
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Rui Medeiros Board Member, European Cancer Organisation
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Maarten J. Postma Professor, University of Groningen
Speakers
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Tilly Metz MEP Vice-Chair, Subcommittee on Public Health & Member, Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
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Marina Davidashvili Head of Policy and Research, European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights
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Amil Družić Vice-Chair HPV and Hep B Action Network, European Cancer Organisation
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Daniel Kelly Co-Chair, ECO HPV and Hep B Action Network
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Rui Medeiros Board Member, European Cancer Organisation
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Maarten J. Postma Professor, University of Groningen
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Tilly Metz MEP Vice-Chair, Subcommittee on Public Health & Member, Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Read Bio
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Marina Davidashvili Head of Policy and Research, European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights
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Maarten J. Postma Professor, University of Groningen
Speakers
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Tilly Metz MEP Vice-Chair, Subcommittee on Public Health & Member, Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
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Marina Davidashvili Head of Policy and Research, European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights
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Amil Družić Vice-Chair HPV and Hep B Action Network, European Cancer Organisation
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Daniel Kelly Co-Chair, ECO HPV and Hep B Action Network
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Rui Medeiros Board Member, European Cancer Organisation
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Maarten J. Postma Professor, University of Groningen
15:30 - 15:40 | Welcome and opening remarks
- Tilly Metz - Member of the European Parliament
PANEL ONE: THE PROGRESS TO DATE
15:40 - 15:50 | HPV cancers elimination in Europe: the story so far
- Daniel Kelly - Co-Chair, ECO HPV and Hep B Action Network
15:50 - 16:00 | National case studies
- Rui Medeiros - Board Member, European Cancer Organisation
16:00 - 16:10 | European-level initiatives
16:10 - 16:15 | Panel one Q&A
PANEL TWO: GOING FURTHER AND FASTER TO THE ELIMINATION GOAL
16:15 - 16:20 | HPV cancer elimination: gaps and inequalities
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Marina Davidashvili - Head of Policy and Research, European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
16:20 - 16:30 | Role of ECDC in vaccine tracking
16:30 - 16:45 | The economic burden of HPV
- Maarten J. Postma - Professor, University of Groningen
16:45 - 16:50 | Addressing HPV in South East Europe: regional challenges and solutions
- Amil Družić - Vice-Chair, ECO HPV and Hep B Network
16:50 - 16:55 | Panel two interactive Q&A session
16:55 - 17:00 | Closing Remarks
- Tilly Metz, Member of the European Parliament
Speakers
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Tilly Metz MEP Vice-Chair, Subcommittee on Public Health & Member, Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
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Marina Davidashvili Head of Policy and Research, European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights
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Amil Družić Vice-Chair HPV and Hep B Action Network, European Cancer Organisation
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Daniel Kelly Co-Chair, ECO HPV and Hep B Action Network
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Rui Medeiros Board Member, European Cancer Organisation
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Maarten J. Postma Professor, University of Groningen
Speakers
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Tilly Metz MEP Vice-Chair, Subcommittee on Public Health & Member, Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
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Marina Davidashvili Head of Policy and Research, European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights
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Amil Družić Vice-Chair HPV and Hep B Action Network, European Cancer Organisation
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Daniel Kelly Co-Chair, ECO HPV and Hep B Action Network
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Rui Medeiros Board Member, European Cancer Organisation
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Maarten J. Postma Professor, University of Groningen
Speakers
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Tilly Metz MEP Vice-Chair, Subcommittee on Public Health & Member, Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
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Marina Davidashvili Head of Policy and Research, European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights
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Amil Družić Vice-Chair HPV and Hep B Action Network, European Cancer Organisation
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Daniel Kelly Co-Chair, ECO HPV and Hep B Action Network
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Rui Medeiros Board Member, European Cancer Organisation
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Maarten J. Postma Professor, University of Groningen
