Vaccination is helping to eliminate cervical cancer in several countries, and continued surveillance is essential

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An editorial in BMJ highlights the role of vaccination in helping to eliminate cervical cancer in several countries and stresses the importance of continued surveillance. The update incorporates a recent study published on 17 June 2026 supporting these findings.

In this editorial by Sasieni and Rix (BMJ 2026;393:e304038, doi:10.1136/bmj-2026-304038, published 16 June 2026), the text has been updated to mention and cite a relevant study that was published on 17 June 2026.