Mohammad ali Haddadi

Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Citation: Haddadi M, Golestani A, Farzi Y, Rezaei N, Ghasemi E, Azadnajafabad S, et al. (2026) Iran is falling behind WHO cervical cancer elimination targets: HPV vaccination coverage and cervical cancer screening participation in 2021. PLoS One 21(2): e0341888. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341888 Editor: Lucy W.

Submitted: 27 October 2025 You are already at the latest version Brazil recently implemented a national menstrual health program within its Public Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde, SUS), representing a significant policy shift toward recognizing menstrual dignity as a public health and human rights issue. The distribution of menstrual products has expanded rapidly; however, this alone is insufficient to address the structural inequalities affecting menstrual health.

Background: Abortion is a core component of reproductive healthcare and a critical determinant of maternal health outcomes. Globally, approximately 73 million abortions occur annually, with unsafe abortion contributing to 4.7–13.2% of maternal deaths, primarily in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Legal frameworks governing abortion vary widely, ranging from total prohibition to fully integrated care systems.