Every year an estimated 1,23,907 women are detected with cervical cancer in India. Further, an alarming 77,348 women die from this disease. The primary cause of cervical cancer is a persistent infection with high-risk strains of the Human Papillomavirus. Men are also prone to HPV cancers.
India introduced the HPV vaccine in 2008. Evidence proves it to be a safe and effective method for preventing infections with Human Papillomavirus. The HPV vaccine prevents infections with HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and also 58. HPV 16 or 18 cause most of the cervical cancer cases.
Although the HPV vaccine was introduced in India in 2008 for cervical cancer prevention, its reach has been limited. It is only in February 2024, that the Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Government will encourage the administration of Human Papillomavirus vaccines for girls aged between 9 and 14 years to prevent cervical cancer.
The HPV vaccine is a medical breakthrough for the prevention of cervical cancer. Studies indicate that vaccinated individuals are at a lower risk of contracting the disease than those who have not been vaccinated. Also, HPV vaccines are most effective when administered to boys and girls before exposure to the Human Papillomavirus, that is, pre-teens or early teenage. However, healthcare providers can also administer the vaccines to older men and women.
As an effective method for cervical cancer prevention, and also the prevention of other HPV-related cancers, the vaccines are administered in two doses for boys and girls in their pre-teens. While for older men and women, the vaccine is usually administered in three doses.
As an effective method for preventing cervical cancer and also other HPV-related cancers, healthcare providers administer the vaccines in two doses for boys and girls in their pre-teens. While, for older men and women, they typically administer the vaccine in three doses.
While more men and women in India are becoming aware of cervical cancer and its preventable measures, the world is stepping up and taking control.
The recently concluded Quad Leaders Summit in September 2024 announced the launch of groundbreaking efforts to address the largely preventable cervical cancer and also other cancers which continue to be a major health crisis in the Indo-Pacific region.
Further, India is scaling up its cervical cancer screening through its National Program for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases.
Cervical Cancer is a highly preventable disease. Apart from the Human Papillomavirus vaccine for cervical cancer prevention, cervical cancer screening plays an important role in the early detection of pre-cancerous cervical cells.
One of the most popular cervical cancer screenings is the Pap Smear test, also called the Pap test. Here, your doctor will collect cells from your cervix. The hospital lab tests these cells for changes caused by the Human Papillomavirus. If left untreated, these calls could lead to cervical cancer.
Doctors recommend that women begin regular Pap smear tests after becoming sexually active. Additionally, individuals should perform Pap Smear tests at least every 2-3 years for early detection of pre-cancerous cells.
Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Centre is a leading hospital for women and child care in Bangalore. At Kinder Women’s Hospital, we actively promote cervical cancer awareness among young girls and women to ensure everyone is well protected against this highly preventable disease.
As part of our efforts, we offer cervical cancer vaccination in Bangalore. We ensure all girls and boys have equal opportunity to the HPV Vaccine in Bangalore.
We remain dedicated to the well-being of our patients with our state-of-the-art HPV treatment in Bangalore. Our hospital boasts of the best oncologists and also the top gynecologists in Bangalore.
At Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Centre, we promote cervical cancer vaccination in Bangalore. We conduct vaccination drives, cancer prevention initiatives, and awareness drives.
Visit Kinder Women Hospital and Fertility Centre to get your HPV vaccination in Bangalore.
