First Anniversary of the Cervical Cancer Elimination Movement
- Submitted by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour.
- Date lodged: Monday, 15 November 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-02087
That Parliament notes that 17 November 2021 is the first anniversary of the Cervical Cancer Elimination Movement; recognises that this marks the date last year when the World Health Organization launched the global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem; emphasises the importance of cervical screening and HPV vaccinations in preventing the condition; acknowledges that attending screenings is important, but not always easy, and highlights that Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust provides information and support on all aspects of cervical health and HPV.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Sarah Boyack, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Finlay Carson, Natalie Don, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Russell Findlay, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Rona Mackay, Ruth Maguire, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Carol Mochan, Audrey Nicoll, Paul O'Kane, Alex Rowley, Colin Smyth, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Mercedes Villalba, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Martin Whitfield