Cervical Screening Gaps PersistCervical cancer remains a preventable cause of morbidity and mortality, yet screening uptake remains uneven across and within countries. Implications for Women’s Health ServicesExpanding access to self-sampling could support earlier detection of precancerous changes and reduce inequalities in cervical cancer outcomes. Health systems were encouraged to consider self-sampling as part of broader cervical cancer elimination strategies, alongside vaccination and improved treatment access. The authors concluded that self-sampling represents a scientifically supported and patient-centred approach to strengthening cervical screening programmes. Human papillomavirus testing and cervical cancer screening: updated recommendations.