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This rare genetic disorder causes tree-bark like lesions on skins: Dermatologist explains causes, prevention, impact

September 14, 2025 5:00 pm

With fewer than 600 cases worldwide, this skin disorder still sparks fear and stigma — but a dermatologist helps separate fact from fiction.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “between 30% and 50% of cancers can currently be prevented by avoiding risk factors and implementing existing evidence-based prevention strategies”.

Explained: What India’s cancer map shows

September 02, 2025 12:16 pm

India’s current registries cover 10% to 18% of the population from 23 states and Union Territories

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.

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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.

144 countries have introduced the HPV vaccine and over 60 countries have now included testing in their cervical screening programmes

Can single-dose HPV vaccine prevent cervical cancer just as effectively? Decoding a new study by WHO cancer agency

November 20, 2024 8:28 am

As a best practice option in resource-scarce areas, this study could help meet prevention targets

HPV vaccine delay risks lives: Nearly 4,000 women die from cervical cancer in Maharashtra in six years

November 08, 2024 9:55 pm

Cervical cancer occurs in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina, and is most commonly caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).

Made in India cervical cancer testing kits to be validated: Why this AIIMS study could reduce cancer burden in India

April 15, 2024 8:29 pm

Here’s why the indigenous test kit will not only be cheaper but can yield results faster

Govt push to HPV shot for girls in 9-14 yrs age group

February 02, 2024 2:03 am

Sitharaman in her Budget speech also said the vaccine management platform U-WIN — on the lines of CoWIN used for Covid-19 vaccination — would be rolled out across the country for the universal immunisation programme.

Daily Briefing: PM inaugurates nation's longest sea bridge; Sheikh Hasina returns to power in Bangladesh; and more

January 13, 2024 8:31 am

In today's edition: Why INDIA group should oppose the BJP’s idea of Hinduism and India; Sriram Raghavan's "Merry Christmas" marks a strong start to the new year