In Brazil, the situation regarding cervical cancer remains critical, with nearly 20 women dying each day in 2025. Dr. Mônica Bandeira, an oncologist with 46 years of experience in treating the disease in Manaus, emphasizes that despite some minor advancements, the country has not effectively reduced the incidence of cervical cancer. This disease, which can be almost entirely prevented through HPV vaccines, continues to claim lives due to inadequate vaccination uptake and screening efforts.

Preliminary data from Brazil's Ministry of Health revealed that there were 7,249 deaths attributed to cervical cancer in 2025. Looking ahead, the National Cancer Institute (INCA) predicts that there will be 19,310 new cases annually between 2026 and 2028, surpassing the previous estimate for 2023-2025, which was around 17,000. This troubling trend indicates that Brazil is still struggling to manage cervical cancer effectively and highlights the importance of public health initiatives to increase awareness and access to preventive care.

Experts, including Eduardo Cândido, president of the National Specialized Commission on Gynecological Oncology, have expressed concern over stagnation in efforts to combat the disease, noting that the country has not been able to lower the incidence rates. He remarked, "We are on a plateau," which underscores the necessity for a renewed focus on public health campaigns targeting vaccination and screening to alter the current trajectory of cervical cancer in Brazil.