Sample & Assay Technologies For Internal Use Only QIAGEN: Making Improvements in Life Possible Improving the lives of women around the world by expanding access to screening technologies and working to eliminate cervical cancer

Sample & Assay Technologies The Challenge The Paradox The Cause Cervical Cancer: A known cause, yet prevention restrained by access Improve access. Increase political will. Engage with partners. In countries around the world. Cervical cancer is preventable because its cause is known Still the No. 2 cause of cancer death among women worldwide 300,000 women die of cervical cancer each year – 80% in developing countries Cervical cancer has a single primary cause: human papillomavirus Testing for high-risk types of HPV is proven to be very effective Intervene to remove abnormal cells before they become cancerous

Sample & Assay Technologies Solutions: What Does it Take to Eliminate Cervical Cancer? A comprehensive approach to cervical cancer prevention:. The cause is known. The prevention tools are available. The challenge is access.. For the sake of women everywhere, access needs to be improved.. QIAGEN is taking the lead. HPV vaccination of young girls Screening and treatment

Sample & Assay Technologies careHPV. New HPV test customized for low-resource settings. Donation of 1.5 million tests for developing world Comprehensive HPV prevention collaboration QIAGEN Working to Expand Access to Preventive Tools

Sample & Assay Technologies What You Can Do to Help Eliminate Cervical Cancer. >300,000 lives per year depend on the outcome of our collective efforts GlobeWomen from Companies, Governments and NGOs Educate yourself, staff and constituents about prevention Educate legislators and mobilize governments Encourage policies to support accessible prevention Assure that insurance plans cover screening/ vaccination Engage advocates and attract media attention Seek partners to host educational session, launch local pilots/demonstration projects Partnership required – No one can do this alone We need greater alignment among all partners to ensure sustainable progress

Sample & Assay Technologies Working Together We Can End Cervical Cancer