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CERVICAL CANCER NEWS
With low HPV vaccine cover, India may miss targets to eliminate cervical cancer
May 10, 2026 7:17 pm
While high income countries may eliminate cervical cancer by 2050, women in other regions are likely to remain at risk, found a recent Lancet study
Against cervical cancer, vaccine is a new beginning
March 25, 2026 7:15 am
India’s decision to introduce HPV vaccination is scientifically sound, cost-effective, and an ethical-moral imperative
After wife’s cervical cancer treatment and Rs 30 lakh bill, a father turns to HPV vaccine to protect daughters
March 02, 2026 7:14 am
According to doctors, protection is strongest before 15, with high coverage creating herd immunity
Govt to roll out HPV vaccination drive later this month to prevent cervical cancer: Single-dose shot for 14-year-olds
February 25, 2026 5:21 am
During the first 90 days of the campaign, girls aged 14 years as per their date of birth will be able to get the vaccine across government health centres.
HPV vaccination: Pune Zilla Parishad partners with Serum Institute of India, Jivika Foundation for roll out in Jan 2026
December 12, 2025 3:27 pm
According to World Health Organization data, one in every five women globally suffering from cervical cancer is from India.
SII launches nationwide HPV cancer awareness campaign
June 06, 2025 7:56 am
India continues to face a significant burden of HPV-related diseases, particularly cervical cancer, which remains the second most common cancer among women in the country.
US FDA approves home cervical screening kit as a Pap smear alternative: Why is this significant?
May 18, 2025 1:48 am
Study shows that US self-sampling tool as effective as Pap smear, which is painful and done in a clinic
New cervical cancer test kit: Why this home-grown, affordable tool can change screening, speed up results
April 29, 2025 12:28 pm
The kit was validated in a large multi-centre study funded by the Department of Biotechnology under its programme Grand Challenges India.
Cervical cancer test made simpler: AIIMS develops blood test to monitor if therapy is working
April 10, 2025 2:13 pm
Since it picks up blood biomarkers, it can also help in screening
Why cervical cancer risk goes up because of these misconceptions: Here is what you need to know
January 03, 2025 4:07 pm
About 25 per cent of cervical cancer cases in India occur in women under 40
CERVICAL CANCER PHOTOS
Cervical cancer: 6 signs you must never ignore
January 07, 2026 11:34 am
These six signs indicate that you might have cervical cancer.
Simple ways to reduce the risk for cervical cancer
November 21, 2025 1:30 pm
These are some of the precautions you must take for the prevention of cervical cancer.
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