Girls aged 9 to 14 to get cervical cancer vaccines through schools
2 years ago

Girls aged 9 to 14 to get cervical cancer vaccines through schools

The Hindu  

The government will provide vaccines for the prevention of cervical cancer to girls aged between 9 and 14 years through their schools. In a joint letter, the Union Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar and Union Health Secretary Mr. Rajesh Bhushan have requested the States and Union Territories to issue appropriate directions for organising HPV vaccination centres in schools and identifying a nodal person in each government and private school to coordinate vaccination activities and collate the number of 9-14 year old girls. According to a recent study published in The Lancet, India accounted for nearly one in every four deaths globally due to cervical cancer. Most cervical cancers are associated with the Human Papilloma Virus and the HPV vaccine can prevent most cases of cervical cancer if the vaccine is given before girls or women are exposed to the virus.

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HPV vaccination is crucial to prevent cervical cancer in women, says KGH Superintendent
2 weeks, 3 days ago

HPV vaccination is crucial to prevent cervical cancer in women, says KGH Superintendent

The Hindu  

Human Papilloma Virus vaccine can prevent cervical cancer in women, and there is every need for girls to take the vaccine, P. Sivananda, Superintendent, King George Hospital, said. Dr. Sivananda participate at the inauguration of a HPV Vaccination camp, organised by Chaitanya Sravanthi, an NGO, in association with the district unit of AP Working Journalists Federation at the Fishermen Community …

Why men too should take the cervical cancer vaccine
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Why men too should take the cervical cancer vaccine

India Today  

Cervical cancer is a significant health concern, affecting women around the world. By understanding the importance of cervical cancer awareness, regular screenings and the HPV vaccine for both men and women, we can work towards curbing this disease and reducing its impact on individuals and society as a whole. The HPV vaccine is an effective preventive measure against cervical cancer …

Know why women around 30 to 35 should do timely examinations to avoid cervical cancer
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Know why women around 30 to 35 should do timely examinations to avoid cervical cancer

India TV News  

Cervical cancer cases are rampant in India and worldwide. Benefits of timely examination and regular screenings to prevent cervical cancer Early detection: Regular screenings are key to detecting cervical cancer at its early stage. Reduced risk of diagnosing last-stage cancer: One of the most common reasons for high mortality rates in India cervical cancer is due to late detection of …

Understanding Cervical Cancer: Causes, Risks, and Prevention | Health Live
3 months ago

Understanding Cervical Cancer: Causes, Risks, and Prevention | Health Live

ABP News  

Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the cervix begin to grow uncontrollably. The primary cause of cervical cancer is persistent infection with certain strains of human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted infection. While many HPV infections are cleared by the immune system without causing any problems, some high-risk strains can lead to changes in cervical cells over time. Other factors …

Cancers in children: What can you do to prevent them?
3 months, 1 week ago

Cancers in children: What can you do to prevent them?

Hindustan Times  

Cancer is a complicated disease with few known causes hence, it can be difficult to prevent in youngsters but in contrast to adult malignancies, which are frequently associated with lifestyle and environmental factors, the majority of children tumours have unidentified origins. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ushma Singh, Director of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology …

A shot in the arm
5 months ago

A shot in the arm

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Philanthropist and author Sudha Murty’s maiden speech at Rajya Sabha, where she called for a government-supported vaccination program to combat cervical cancer, has thrown light on the critical need for cervical cancer prevention in India. Her speech has also raised curiosity among the general public on what cervical cancer is, why we should be concerned, and how vaccination helps …

Drive to sensitise women on cervical cancer held in Odisha's Burla
5 months, 1 week ago

Drive to sensitise women on cervical cancer held in Odisha's Burla

New Indian Express  

SAMBALPUR: In a bid to sensitise women on the importance of early detection and vaccination for battling cervical cancer, the Indian Public Health Association, Odisha on Friday organised an awareness-cum-vaccination drive at Urban Health Training Centre in Goudapali, Burla. General secretary IPHA, Odisha, Dr Sanjeeb Kumar Mishra said, “Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancers among women. During the …

More African nations focus on HPV vaccination against cervical cancer, but hesitancy remains
5 months, 4 weeks ago

More African nations focus on HPV vaccination against cervical cancer, but hesitancy remains

New Indian Express  

ABUJA: Yunusa Bawa spends a lot of time talking about the vaccine for the human papillomavirus that is responsible for nearly all cases of cervical cancer. As more African countries strive to administer more HPV vaccines, Bawa and other health workers tackle challenges that slow progress, particularly misinformation about the vaccine. A common sexually transmitted virus, HPV can cause cervical …

HPV vaccine provides real benefits for men and boys; reduces their risk of head and neck cancers: Study
6 months, 4 weeks ago

HPV vaccine provides real benefits for men and boys; reduces their risk of head and neck cancers: Study

Hindustan Times  

Vaccination of boys and men against the human papillomavirus reduces their risk of head and neck cancers and other malignancies, a new analysis shows, adding to the vaccine's proven benefit in protecting women from cervical cancer. The study of more than 3.4 million people is one of the first long-term analyses of the vaccine's real-world effect on preventing HPV-related cancers …

HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests
6 months, 4 weeks ago

HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests

The Independent  

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HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests
6 months, 4 weeks ago

HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests

Associated Press  

New research suggests the HPV vaccine is preventing cancer in men, as well as in women, but fewer boys than girls are getting the shots in the United States. Evidence that the shots are preventing HPV-related cancers in men has been slower to emerge, but the new research suggests vaccinated men have fewer cancers of the mouth and throat compared …

HPV screening may be added in national programme
8 months, 1 week ago

HPV screening may be added in national programme

Hindustan Times  

The Union health ministry is likely to incorporate HPV testing into the National Cancer Control Programme to screen women for cervical cancer, people familiar with the matter said. In India, the numbers are far higher, with cervical cancer being the second most form of cancer among women after breast cancer As part of the programme, the government is stepping up …

Homegrown solution to India's cervical cancer dilemma
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Homegrown solution to India's cervical cancer dilemma

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Mar 26 It's an almost entirely preventable disease but cervical cancer kills one woman in India every seven minutes. Launched in September 2022, India's first indigenously developed quadrivalent HPV vaccine, Cervavac, has the potential to improve access to vaccines and revolutionise cervical cancer prevention in these countries. As the global focus shifts towards eliminating cervical cancer as a …

A vaccine that prevents six cancers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

A vaccine that prevents six cancers

The Hindu  

January was observed as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. As the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, cervical cancer claims the lives of more than 3,00,000 women every year, or one life every two minutes. The intervention targets are: 90% of girls must be fully vaccinated with the HPV vaccine by the age of 15; 70% of women must be …

The big C and a publicity campaign
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The big C and a publicity campaign

The Hindu  

This week in health news was crowned by the bizarre, over the weekend. In what could qualify as an offensive, insensitive stunt, small-time celebrity, an actor and model Poonam Pandey’s social media handle announced that she had died of cervical cancer. Some X users in India stigmatised cervical cancer patients after Poonam Pandey’s misadventure, linking cervical cancer to sex work …

World Cancer Day 2024: Prevention tips to combat Cervical Cancer
10 months, 2 weeks ago

World Cancer Day 2024: Prevention tips to combat Cervical Cancer

India TV News  

Cervical cancer is often detected in the last stage due to several factors including the lack of early symptoms, limited access to regular screenings, and insufficient awareness about the importance of preventive measures such as HPV vaccination and regular check-ups. However, it's important to note that early-stage cervical cancer may not present any symptoms, highlighting the importance of regular screenings …

Over 8,500 new cases of cervical cancer in Tamil Nadu in 2023, says Centre
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 8,500 new cases of cervical cancer in Tamil Nadu in 2023, says Centre

The Hindu  

There were 8,534 estimated cases of cervical cancer in Tamil Nadu in 2023, according to data from the Government of India. Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Satya Pal Singh Baghel, in response to unstarred questions on cervical cancer raised by Member of Parliament D. Ravikumar, said that a population-based initiative for prevention, control and screening for common …

Health Talk | Why vaccinating girls between 9 to 14 years against cervical cancer is vital
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Health Talk | Why vaccinating girls between 9 to 14 years against cervical cancer is vital

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during her Budget speech on Thursday that the Centre planned to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls in the age group of 9 to 14 years. Experts said that vaccinating young girls is key to eliminating cervical cancer — one of the leading cancers in Indian women, and vaccine-preventable. “The results of the effectiveness …

Early immunotherapy may be most effective treatment for cervical cancer, researchers say
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Early immunotherapy may be most effective treatment for cervical cancer, researchers say

The Hindu  

Immunotherapy may be the most effective treatment for cervical cancer when used early in the course of the disease, according to a research paper. The paper, published in the journal Gynecologic Oncology, noted that despite the availability of human papillomavirus vaccines, cervical cancer remains the second highest cause of cancer mortality among women in low and middle-income countries. "The combination …

Experts laud govt move on vaccination of girls against cervical cancer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Experts laud govt move on vaccination of girls against cervical cancer

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sithraman on Thursday made a slew of announcements related to healthcare, including vaccination of girl children. The minister also said that the government will encourage vaccination for girls in the age group of 9-14 years for the prevention of cervical cancer. "Our Government will encourage vaccination for girls in age group of 9 to 14 years …

Budget 2024 India Health Budget 2024 Highlights Cervical Cancer Vaccination For Girls Aged 9 To 14 Years Maternal And Child Care
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 India Health Budget 2024 Highlights Cervical Cancer Vaccination For Girls Aged 9 To 14 Years Maternal And Child Care

ABP News  

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the interim budget for the financial year 2024-25 on February 1. The healthcare budget for the financial year 2024-25 focused on five areas: medical colleges, cervical cancer vaccination, maternal and child healthcare, immunisation, and Ayushman Bharat scheme. Experts had hoped that the union budget would focus on areas such as mental health, medical …

Budget 2024: Govt to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls aged 9-14 years
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Govt to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls aged 9-14 years

India TV News  

In a recent announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, the government revealed its budget plan for 2024-25, and it includes a significant initiative to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls aged 9-14 years. “Our government will encourage vaccination for girls in the age group of 9 to 14 years for providing prevention of cervical cancer,” the Finance Minister …

Budget 2024 | Government to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 | Government to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer

The Hindu  

February 01, 2024 12:08 pm | Updated February 02, 2024 06:05 pm IST Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 announced the government’s plans to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer for girls aged 9 to 14 as part of her Interim Budget 2024. Ms. Sitharaman presented the last Budget of Narendra Modi’s government before the general elections, and …

Only 1% of women screened for cervical cancer in India | Data
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Only 1% of women screened for cervical cancer in India | Data

The Hindu  

Only 1% of women are being screened for cervical cancer in India, despite the World Health Organization’s recommendation that at least 70% of women should get tested. In Tamil Nadu, for instance, 7% of women said that they were screened for cervical cancer and 3.8% for breast cancer — the highest among the two types across States. Chart 3 | …

Cervical cancer: Jab the crab away
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Cervical cancer: Jab the crab away

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Cervical cancer, the most prevalent form of cancer among women, is distinct due to its viral origin. Much like the global efforts against Covid-19, medical science has set its sights on combating this virus, with the World Health Organization aiming to eliminate cervical cancer globally by 2030 through a comprehensive strategy. As HPV is primarily transmitted through sexual intercourse, …

World Cancer Day 2024: Not just women, HPV vaccine is crucial for young men too; 5 reasons
10 months, 3 weeks ago

World Cancer Day 2024: Not just women, HPV vaccine is crucial for young men too; 5 reasons

Hindustan Times  

HPV vaccine is touted as the most effective way to safeguard young women from cervical cancer. However, the benefits of HPV vaccine also extend to men as it can safeguard them from different kinds of cancer like neck and also head, penile, anal, and oropharyngeal malignancies. The HPV vaccine stands as a powerful defence against this common infection, Cervical cancer …

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: 8 benefits of HPV vaccine beyond cervical cancer prevention
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: 8 benefits of HPV vaccine beyond cervical cancer prevention

Hindustan Times  

Cervical cancer is caused by HPV virus when it stays in the body for a very long time and is not naturally eliminated. 5 BENEFITS OF HPV VACCINE Apart from preventing cervical cancer, HPV vaccine also has other health benefits. Dr Sudha Sinha, Clinical Director & HOD - Medical Oncology & Haematology, CARE Cancer Institute, CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad shares 5 …

The importance of periodic testing for Human Papillomavirus
11 months ago

The importance of periodic testing for Human Papillomavirus

The Hindu  

The New Year brings a whole host of resolutions. Now, says Dr. Gajaraj, HPV DNA testing is the recommended method for screening for cervical cancer: this involves testing cells from the cervix for infections with any of the HPV types that could cause cancer. The WHO, too, recommends that HPV DNA testing be the first-choice screening method for cervical cancer …

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Understanding the stages of cervical cancer
11 months, 1 week ago

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Understanding the stages of cervical cancer

Hindustan Times  

January is labelled as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and as per a report by Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, cervical cancer claims the life of one woman every eight minutes in India. Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Understanding the stages of cervical cancer After breast cancer, it is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths among Indian women. Stage …

Health Ministry yet to take a call on beginning HPV vaccination campaign for adolescent girls
11 months, 1 week ago

Health Ministry yet to take a call on beginning HPV vaccination campaign for adolescent girls

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry maintained on Saturday that it is yet to take a decision on starting a vaccination campaign against the human papillomavirus, despite reports that it is set to offer the vaccine from the second quarter of this year. The Ministry had earlier said that in June 2022, after evaluating the fresh evidence on the cervical cancer burden and …

FPAI launches nation-wide vaccine drive against cervical cancer
11 months, 3 weeks ago

FPAI launches nation-wide vaccine drive against cervical cancer

The Hindu  

The Family Planning Association of India has launched an HPV Vaccination drive across India to vaccinate girls and women against cervical cancer. Addressing presspersons in Dharwad on Tuesday, FPAI national president Ratnamala Desai said that after breast cancer, cervical cancer accounts for the second largest number of cases among women aged between 15 and 44. And, giving HPV vaccine for …

Barriers to scaling up HPV vaccination in India
1 year, 5 months ago

Barriers to scaling up HPV vaccination in India

Hindustan Times  

On September 1, 2022, the Government of India launched the new indigenous cervical cancer vaccine, Cervavac, in partnership with Serum Institute of India Private Limited. The introduction of this vaccine is a welcome step in the battle against cervical cancer in India where every eight minutes, one woman dies of this preventable disease. As cervical cancer is linked to sexual …

Watch | What is the Human Papillomavirus Virus vaccine?
1 year, 8 months ago

Watch | What is the Human Papillomavirus Virus vaccine?

The Hindu  

In December last year, the government of India announced that it will roll out the HPV vaccine, or the Human papillomavirus virus, for girls aged between 9 and 14 years. In India, one woman is killed every eight minutes due to cervical cancer. And even though cervical cancer is preventable, it kills 67,000 women per year in India alone. Even …

Large-scale cervical cancer event enters Guinness Book
1 year, 9 months ago

Large-scale cervical cancer event enters Guinness Book

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Over 4,000 people attending a cervical cancer awareness programme — with another lakh people attending it online and 500 volunteers helping with logistics — created history and entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest such awareness event. India has one of the highest numbers of cervical cancer cases in the world, with 75,000 to 80,000 new …

Cervical Cancer: What are the symptoms and remedies
1 year, 10 months ago

Cervical Cancer: What are the symptoms and remedies

Firstpost  

The symptoms of cervical cancer can be subtle at first, and they may not appear until the cancer has progressed to an advanced stage. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the world amongst women and is a type of cancer affecting the cervix, the lower part of the uterus opening into the vagina. Though this condition affects …

Serum Institute's Cervical Cancer Vaccine to Be Available in Market This Month, Two Doses to Cost Rs 2k
1 year, 10 months ago

Serum Institute's Cervical Cancer Vaccine to Be Available in Market This Month, Two Doses to Cost Rs 2k

News 18  

The Serum Institute’s made-in-India vaccine against cervical cancer, CERVAVAC, will be available in the market this month at an MRP of Rs 2,000 per vial of two doses, official sources said on Thursday. According to an official source, Singh has written a letter to the Union Health Ministry mentioning that the price of its HPV vaccine for the private market …

World Cancer Day: Best cure for cancer is early detection
1 year, 10 months ago

World Cancer Day: Best cure for cancer is early detection

Firstpost  

The causes of delay in diagnosis in India range from patients ignoring the symptoms, delay of up to three months in seeking professional help, lack of access to specialised facilities, stigma attached to cancer and financial constraints A leading oncologist recently made a claim that due to globalisation, changing lifestyle and ageing population, India is set to face a ‘tsunami …

India to include vaccine against cervical cancer in immunisation programme
1 year, 10 months ago

India to include vaccine against cervical cancer in immunisation programme

Live Mint  

Centre is likely to include HPV vaccine in the national immunisation programme for girls aged nine to 14 years in June, sources close to the government informed adding that a global tender for the same is likely to be floated in April. Apart from domestic manufacturer Serum Institute of India, global vaccine manufacturer Merck is also likely to participate in …

Serum Institute launches country’s first HPV vaccine against cervical cancer: Adar Poonawalla
1 year, 10 months ago

Serum Institute launches country’s first HPV vaccine against cervical cancer: Adar Poonawalla

Live Mint  

On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, the Serum Institute of India on Tuesday launched the first indigenously developed human papillomavirus vaccine -- “CERVAVAC,” against the cervical cancer in women. “On the occasion of India’s National Girl Child Day and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, @SerumInstIndia is pleased to launch the first made-in-India HPV vaccine by the hands of our …

10 Facts You Need To Know About Human Papillomavirus Infection (HPV)
1 year, 11 months ago

10 Facts You Need To Know About Human Papillomavirus Infection (HPV)

News 18  

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer of women in India, despite being largely preventable. India accounts for the highest number of cervical cancer cases as every year approximately 1.25 lakh women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and over 75 thousand die from the disease in India. HPV 16 or 18 causes 83 percent of invasive cervical cancers and …

All That You Need To Know About HPV
1 year, 11 months ago

All That You Need To Know About HPV

ABP News  

New Delhi: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer of women in India, despite being largely preventable. HPV 16 or 18 causes 83 percent of invasive cervical cancers and it takes 15-20 years from contracting the infection to developing cancer. The most effective prevention strategy for cervical cancer is the systematic screening of women along with treatment and HPV …

Cervical Health Awareness Month 2023: All You Need To Know
1 year, 11 months ago

Cervical Health Awareness Month 2023: All You Need To Know

News 18  

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cervix, the lowermost part of the uterus. “Cervical cancer is associated with several factors, including poor genital hygiene, early age of marriage, multiple sexual partners, and repeated pregnancies. It’s important to be aware of HPV and its associated risks, as well as getting regular cervical cancer screenings and HPV vaccines …

How to deal with cervical cancer in time
1 year, 11 months ago

How to deal with cervical cancer in time

Hindustan Times  

Cervical cancer has been a neglected cancer in India, in-spite of having a very effective screening method, which can be not only prevent the cervical cancer but can be eliminated by early diagnosis and treatment. Persistent of infection for at least for six months duration with high-risk HPV types is the first step in progression from HPV infection to cervical …

Explainer | How is India trying to beat cervical cancer?
1 year, 11 months ago

Explainer | How is India trying to beat cervical cancer?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The government has announced that it will roll out vaccines for the prevention of cervical cancer to girls aged between 9 and 14 years through schools. According to the paper, globally, there were an estimated 6,04,127 cervical cancer cases in 2020, with an incidence rate of 13.3 new cases per 1,00,000 women a year. The Ayushman …

Fighting cancer: The Hindu Editorial on cervical cancer vaccine for girls
1 year, 11 months ago

Fighting cancer: The Hindu Editorial on cervical cancer vaccine for girls

The Hindu  

India has taken up the fight against cervical cancer in earnest with the Central government announcing that it will roll out vaccination for girls aged between 9 and 14 years through schools. The decision comes at a critical juncture with a study in The Lancet published this month showing that India accounts for the highest number of cervical cancer cases …

Centre Asks States to Raise Awareness About Cervical Cancer, Importance of HPV Vaccine
2 years ago

Centre Asks States to Raise Awareness About Cervical Cancer, Importance of HPV Vaccine

News 18  

The government has asked all states and Union Territories to create awareness on prevention of cervical cancer, the importance of HPV vaccine among girl and organise vaccination camps in schools. "Cervical cancer is a preventable and curable disease as long as it is detected early and managed effectively," said the letter written by Union Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar and Health …

Cervical Cancer Remains A Burden In Many Countries, Cases In India Down In Last 30 Years: Study In Lancet
2 years ago

Cervical Cancer Remains A Burden In Many Countries, Cases In India Down In Last 30 Years: Study In Lancet

ABP News  

Cervical cancer burden remains high in many low- and middle-income countries, but cases have declined in several regions of the world, including India, according to an observational study published in The Lancet Global Health journal. With an aim to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer below a threshold of four cases per 100,000 women per year in every country by …

India to soon launch HPV vaccines for Cervical Cancer; know about its doses and diagnosis
2 years ago

India to soon launch HPV vaccines for Cervical Cancer; know about its doses and diagnosis

India TV News  

Cervical cancer can be treated with the HPV vaccine and India is soon to take steps in this area. Dr. NK Arora, head of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization, said that cervical cancer can be treated with the HPV vaccine. Teens and young adults through age 26 years who didn’t start or finish the HPV vaccine series also …

Cervical cancer dramatically rising in women over 30; expert on top reasons
2 years ago

Cervical cancer dramatically rising in women over 30; expert on top reasons

Hindustan Times  

Cervical cancer cases among women in their eary 30s have dramatically increased in recent times, a study published in Journal of the American Medical Association said. Reasons why cervical cancer is on rise in women over 30 Dr Kapoor also opened up on reasons behind increases incidence of cervical cancer in women above 30. Multiple sex partners Dr Kapoor says …

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