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April 11, 2024 Recently announced funding commitments and the launch of new partnerships signal new momentum in the effort to end cervical cancer as a global health threat. If applied effectively, these new resources will make a huge difference in implementing lifesaving cervical cancer prevention programs expanding access to HPV vaccination, cervical screening and early treatment for cervical disease. Maximizing the impact of cervical cancer prevention resources – especially in low-resource settings – hinges on deploying newer, more effective and efficient health technologies and strategies. Strengthening demand for new cervical cancer prevention approaches and ensuring their successful adoption in will…

March 19, 2024 For TogetHER for Health and others working to make the global elimination of cervical cancer a reality, 2023 represented a year filled with reminders that no single organization will achieve this ambitious goal alone. This spirit of collaboration resulted in exciting developments and the formation of new partnerships and initiatives dedicated to ending this preventable cancer. Learn more in TogetHER’s 2023 Year in Review, summarizing our efforts to change the unacceptable status quo in which far too many women continue to be diagnosed with cervical cancer globally, resulting in 349,000 preventable deaths every year. 2023 saw TogetHER’s…

March 4, 2024 For World AIDS Day 2023, AVAC and TogetHER for Health released a joint call to action urging global leadership in expanding access to HPV vaccination for people living with HIV. Low rates of vaccination put this vulnerable population at enhanced risk for cervical cancer. Today on HPV Awareness Day, 29 organizations have joined our efforts in recognition of these interlinked global health emergencies, calling on global bodies to take overdue action to address unacceptably low rates of HPV vaccination in people living with HIV. International HPV Awareness Day marks an opportunity to raise awareness on the importance of preventing,…

January 29, 2024 On January 25, 2024, cervical cancer experts, advocates, and survivors gathered at the White House in Washington, D.C. for a Cervical Cancer Forum organized by the Biden Cancer Moonshot team.  This event featured a wide array of representatives for both U.S.-focused cervical cancer prevention efforts and global initiatives whose efforts align with the Biden Cancer Moonshot’s two primary goals: to prevent more than 4 million cancer deaths by 2047 and to improve the experience of people who are touched by cancer. Following a panel focused on efforts to prevent and treat cervical cancer in the United States,…

TogetHER for Health ended our year counting down our 10 most impactful activities of 2023. Here’s our final list! #10 – Meet TogetHER for Health! In 2023, we launched our new promo video as well as an updated version of our Impact Report! #9 – Staff Spotlights! The team enjoyed giving our stakeholders an opportunity to get to know us a bit better. Links to each of our spotlights can be found on our team page! #8 – Operation Wipe Out Keeps Growing! TogetHER and our other Operation Wipe Out partners worked to build awareness of cervical cancer in Alabama…

December 1, 2023 by Mitchell Warren, Executive Director of AVAC, and Heather White, Executive Director of TogetHER for Health. HIV/AIDS and cervical cancer are two global health emergencies that impact millions around the world – and unfortunately, the relationship does not end there. The dire synergy between HIV/AIDS and cervical cancer can be expressed in some startling statistics:  Additionally, HIV/AIDS and cervical cancer share many barriers to effective prevention, treatment, and care. Efforts to provide services to address both diseases are beset with social stigma and misinformation.  Due to their elevated risk of disease, women living with HIV, and those…

November 28, 2023 TogetHER for Health has joined with colleagues from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama’s Department of Public Health, the Rotary Clubs of Birmingham and LaFayette, and a host of other partners to launch Operation Wipe Out, a collaboration aiming to tackle Alabama’s disproportionately high rates of cervical cancer – some of the highest in the United States. Operation Wipe Out has been working tirelessly to engage communities, build a network across public, private, and academic sectors, and make cervical cancer prevention a priority. For a great example, watch our recent video profiling Ms. Linda Hayes, an…

November 21, 2023 TogetHER for Health is a proud convener of global organizations which provide lifesaving cervical cancer prevention programs on the ground. Our member network includes many of the most impactful implementing organizations in women’s health across the globe. In fact, our member network’s global footprint spans more than 30 countries worldwide, and we’re thrilled to welcome both the Clinton Health Access Initiative and Grounds for Health as new members this year.  As part of our effort to spotlight partners, this week we’re launching a new brief focusing on four of TogetHER’s member organizations – Jhpiego, PATH, Pathfinder International,…

16 November, 2023 This week marks the third anniversary of the launch of the Global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem by the World Health Organization (WHO). This groundbreaking strategy is built on three pillars, three global scale-up targets which, once achieved, will lead to drastic reductions in the number of women diagnosed with and dying from this preventable cancer:   We encourage you to join the global commemoration of this inspiring undertaking as part of WHO’s Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action. In the meantime, we’d like to present some brief reflections of…

In the five-plus years since our founding, TogetHER has prioritized putting a spotlight on the work of our members, the perspectives of leaders and experts in cervical cancer prevention, and on the fantastic work of organizations making strides in reducing the burden of cervical cancer in the most challenging environments. We thought we’d mix it up a bit and shine that spotlight back on ourselves this year, to give our supporters an opportunity to get to know the people behind TogetHER for Health. Enjoy learning more about our Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Kathy Vizas! Tell us something about what…

October 11, 2023 The Chambers County School District is excited to be taking a forefront in leadership to build a multi-channel communication campaign to help eliminate cervical cancer across the district.  CCSD Superintendent, Dr. Casey Chambley is thrilled to see the District’s partnership with Operation Wipe Out continue to grow with this outreach to support Chambers County.  This effort of cooperation resulted with a grant of funding secured from the National Cancer Institute.  The school district collaborated with Operation Wipe Out partners to secure the grant to provide education and leadership training for our health science students in the career…

30 August, 2023 The Asia Pacific region accounts for 58% of global cervical cancer deaths, and 45% of global breast cancer cases. At current rates, new cervical cancer diagnoses in the region will rise by 18.9% by 2030, with deaths increasing by almost 25%. Breast cancer diagnoses in the region are projected to rise by 20.9% and deaths by 27.8% in that same period. The escalating burden of these two women’s cancers in the Asia Pacific region demands a multisectoral response – and the timing could not be more opportune. The World Health Organization has recently launched targets for the…

In the five-plus years since our founding, TogetHER has prioritized putting a spotlight on the work of our members, the perspectives of leaders and experts in cervical cancer prevention, and on the fantastic work of organizations making strides in reducing the burden of cervical cancer in the most challenging environments. We thought we’d mix it up a bit and shine that spotlight back on ourselves this year, to give our supporters an opportunity to get to know the people behind TogetHER for Health. Enjoy learning more about our External Affairs Director, Tom Harmon! What’s your organizational role? I’m responsible for…

In the five-plus years since our founding, TogetHER has prioritized putting a spotlight on the work of our members, the perspectives of leaders and experts in cervical cancer prevention, and on the fantastic work of organizations making strides in reducing the burden of cervical cancer in the most challenging environments. We thought we’d mix it up a bit and shine that spotlight back on ourselves this year, to give our supporters an opportunity to get to know the people behind TogetHER for Health. Enjoy learning more about our Technical Advisor, Sarah Bowler! What’s your name? Sarah Bowler, but full name…

June 6, 2023 We’re thrilled to announce that TogetHER for Health will be a founding partner of the APAC Women’s Cancer Coalition alongside Roche, CAPED India, Jhpiego, and Crowell & Moring International. This new coalition seeks to drive change throughout the region and highlight the innovations and solutions with the highest potential to reduce incidence and mortality associated with breast and cervical cancer among women. The coalition will initially focus on Thailand, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia, mirroring priorities set forth by the World Health Organization’s cancer initiatives. The coalition will conduct outreach in each of the focal countries…

May 10, 2023 TogetHER for Health attended the International Papillomavirus Conference (IPVC), organized by the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) held in Washington, DC April 17-21. The week was filled with activity both inside and outside the conference center as we engaged with partners working to save lives from cervical cancer and generated new support and champions in the nation’s capital. The conference itself presented the best opportunity since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to meet and mingle with the experts driving both the science and clinical practice of HPV/cervical cancer prevention. It was great to see – and in…