The Straits Times More can be done to prevent and eliminate cervical cancer in Singapore. Here’s why WHO aims to eliminate the risk of cervical cancer as a public health issue within a century and has three lead initiatives to be implemented by countries around the world by 2030 – but is Singapore on track towards this goal? President of the Asia-Oceania (Research) Organisation for Genital Infection and Neoplasia, gynaecological oncologist and medical director of Thomson Women Cancer Centre, Dr Tay Eng Hseon, weighs in Regular screening, treatment and early access to vaccinations are key to preventing HPV-related cancers. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES