“Eliminating cervical cancer in Saudi Arabia and its neighboring countries is achievable given the low incidence rate; however, the survival rate is also low… By starting a cervical cancer screening program and HPV vaccination campaign and empowering women to get tested and take an active role in their health, we will achieve our goal.
Using her science background and leadership experience from past fellowships and executive education training, Dr. Alhamlan was able to generate a social impact by building a strong network to advance women’s health, science and civil society organization involvement in Saudi Arabia.
Additionally, she is currently leading a national transformation project, supported by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, to eradicate cervical cancer in Saudi Arabia by 2050, a particularly challenging initiative due to the sensitivity of health topics such as sexually transmitted infections in Saudi Arabia. At the age of 39, Dr. Alhamlan has already demonstrated incredible skills in leadership and advocacy for women’s health in her country and the impact of her actions will be felt for years to come.