July 1, 2026 · BMC women's health · DOI: 10.1186/s12905-026-04644-3

Performance of the cervical cancer screening program in Souss-Massa, Morocco: evidence for strategic transition toward HPV testing

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This study evaluates the performance of the cervical cancer screening program in the Souss-Massa region of Morocco, specifically assessing screening coverage, diagnostic quality, and therapeutic management in 2024. The findings reveal that the program's performance is below WHO-recommended thresholds, prompting the authors to suggest a strategic transition towards HPV testing and improvements in medicalization, workforce capacity, and data systems to enhance screening equity and effectiveness.

Bouchra Amaoui, Chafika Belkadi, Meryem Dlhane, Mona Amrani, Aida Ammari, Fatima Safini, Youssef Chami Khazraji, Abdellatif Benider, Sanae Abaoui, Slimane Semghouli

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