Striving for a Future Without Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer continues to pose a substantial health threat in India, emphasizing the necessity of preventive measures. The Government of India intends to initiate a three-phase vaccination drive against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for girls aged 9-14, aiming to mitigate the risk of cervical cancer. However, understanding the risk …
The Significance Of HPV+LBC Co-Testing And Its Implications For Early Detection. Written By Tavishi Dogra | Updated : January 30, 2024 5:09 PM IST Cervical cancer, the third most common cancer among Indian women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women in India, poses a significant global health challenge. In 2020 alone, …
The Health Ministry maintained on Saturday that it is yet to take a decision on starting a vaccination campaign against the human papillomavirus (HPV), despite reports that it is set to offer the vaccine from the second quarter of this year. The National Technical Advisory Group for Immunisation (NTAGI) has recommended the HPV vaccination for …