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EFC: Reflecting Our Broader Mission
You may have noticed that EFC has recently changed its name. We are committed to advancing women’s health across Europe by promoting excellence in colposcopy and related disciplines. Recently, we made the important decision to change our name from the “European Federation for Colposcopy and Pathology of the Lower Genital Tract” to the “European Federation for Colposcopy and Cervical Cancer Prevention.”
This change reflects our evolving mission and the broader scope of our work in HPV related precancer and cancer. Here’s why we made this change and what it means for the future:
Emphasizing Cervical Cancer Prevention
Cervical cancer prevention has always been a cornerstone of our efforts. By including it prominently in our name, we highlight the critical role colposcopy plays in the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. This ensures our focus remains on saving lives through early intervention, quality assurance and clinical standards, training and education. This clarity helps us connect with a wider audience, including patients, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the general public.
Aligning With Global Health Priorities
As global efforts to eliminate cervical cancer intensify, our new name aligns us with these priorities. It underscores our commitment to contributing to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) call for the global eradication of cervical cancer through vaccination, screening, and treatment by 2030.
Reinforcing Collaboration and Advocacy
The updated name reinforces our dedication to collaboration and advocacy. It reflects our role as a leader in uniting healthcare professionals across Europe to share knowledge, set standards, and drive innovation in cervical cancer prevention and care.
We believe this change better represents who we are and the impact we strive to make. As we move forward, we remain EFC and continue to raise awareness, advancing research, and improving outcomes for women across Europe.
Thank you for being part of our journey as we continue to make strides in cervical cancer prevention and women’s health.
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EFC supports ECO during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, an important opportunity to highlight both the progress and the continuing challenges in HPV vaccination and cervical screening across Europe.
Cervical cancer, as well as most other cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), is almost entirely preventable through HPV vaccination and effective screening. Yet major inequalities remain. Participation in vaccination and cervical screening varies widely between countries and different population groups, and in some places still fail to reach those women most at risk.
EFC, as a member of the European Cancer Organisation (ECO), supports ECO’s January campaign to raise awareness of these issues and to promote evidence-based, equitable prevention strategies.
As part of this work, ECO has launched the new report “Closing the Gaps”, which analyses cervical cancer screening policies and practices across Europe. The report identifies where progress is being made, where gaps remain, and what practical actions can help strengthen HPV-based screening, improve equity, and ensure effective follow-up.
EFC encourages all members to explore this report and to help share its messages, supporting the shared goal of eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem across Europe.
You can read the report HERE
URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT: SPAM EMAILS appearing to be sent from EFC President (22-09-2022)
Dear Colposcopists and EFC members,
Green corridor – Letter from the Ukrainian Association of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (3/03/2022)
Dear friends!
War has been going on in Ukraine for the eighth day.
Many civilians are in an extremely difficult situation. Residential buildings, heating mains and power lines were damaged. There are a lot of people without light, heat and often without a roof over their heads. Many children, women, sick and elderly people need evacuation. Many wounded across the country need professional medical care that they cannot get locally. There are problems with medicines that cannot be delivered under constant shelling in some cities. Our government turned to the Red Cross with a request to contribute to the creation of a Green Humanitarian Corridor in particularly affected regions of Ukraine.
I ask you to contribute to the quickest response of international organizations to the request of our country regarding the green corridor.
I think, the professional medical community around the world is respected and trusted. That is why me and my colleagues really believe that the voice of doctors and Yours in particular will be heard.
We strongly believe in our victory and I really want to save as many lives as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Nataliya Volodko
Head and Professor of department Oncology and Radiology
Danylo Halytsky Lviv National medical university,
President of UACCP,
Lviv, Ukraine
