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HPV Vaccination: A Game Changer for Women’s Health in India

Approved By: Dr. Yasmin Imdad August 08, 2024 | 04:00 pm

Healthy women are the backbone and cornerstone of a healthy society. Ensuring women’s health is one of the first steps towards a healthy nation.   Today, there is an increased awareness of the importance of women’s health in India. Positive measures like improved maternity care and also emphasis on pre-diagnostic tests for women are gaining ground.

However, deaths due to cancer in women are alarmingly high. Breast cancer and cervical cancer are the two most common cancers affecting women in India and globally. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, particularly HPV 16 and HPV 18 causes cervical cancer.

What is distressing is that there are no early symptoms of cervical cancer. Your best bet at preventing cervical cancer is the HPV vaccination in India. Also, regular screening tests for early detection can prevent cervical cancer.

The recent inspiring speech by Smt. Sudha Murthy, Hon’ble Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha, regarding the introduction of cervical cancer preventive vaccinations for girls, has sparked an interest among people to learn more about HPV vaccination in India and cervical cancer treatment and prevention.

What are HPV Vaccinations?

The HPV vaccinations are vaccines administered to prevent the infection from the Human Papillomavirus.

There are various brands and types of HPV vaccines available. Almost all the vaccines protect against the two most common HPV types 16 and 18 which cause HPV-related cancers like cervical cancer.

Statistics reveal the efficiency of HPV vaccinations in India in preventing cervical cancers and promoting women’s health in India. HPV vaccinations in India and globally have the potential to prevent more than 90% of cancers caused by the Human Papillomavirus.

Visit your gynecologist for more information on HPV vaccinations and also for more information on preventive screening measures for women. Top hospitals for women and children offer comprehensive health check-up packages that include preventing screening tests for HPV-related cancers.

Administration of HPV vaccinations in India

The Government of India has made significant strides towards improving women’s health in India and in particular cervical cancer prevention. On February 1st 2024, the Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech, announced that the Government will provide momentum to the Nari Shakti movement in India by encouraging vaccination for girls in the age group of 9 to 14 years for the prevention of cervical cancer.

The best hospitals in Bangalore also offer HPV vaccinations for girls aged between 9 to 14 years thereby paving the way for the prevention of cervical cancer in women.

HPV vaccination in Bangalore

Cervical Cancer Diagnosis in India

Statistics reveal that cervical cancer affects more than one lakh women in India every year. Further, the disease causes over 77 thousand deaths annually. This disheartening figure sheds light on the need for timely screening and early intervention for the protection of women against the deadly disease.

That is why doctors highly recommend screening tests for the detection of cervical cancer and precancerous cells that may one day develop into cervical cancer.

One of the common screening tests for cervical cancer is the Pap Smear test. Pap smear tests determine the presence of cancer-causing cells present in your cervix. A Pap test can also determine the presence of cells that may change over time and increase the risk of cervical cancer.

As Pap Smear tests help in the early detection of cancerous cells, doctors highly recommend these tests for women over 21.

Cervical Cancer Treatment in India

The best gynecology oncologist will consider several factors before determining the appropriate cervical cancer treatment. The stage of cancer, underlying health condition, and age are some of the factors your doctor will consider before cancer treatment for women.

However, some of the known methods of cancer treatment for women are surgery, including hysterectomy and trachelectomy. In some cases, when the cancer is small, your gynecologist may also recommend surgery to remove only the cancer.

Other methods of cervical cancer treatment are radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and also immunotherapy.

Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Centre, Bangalore

Summarizing, inspired by the vision of Smt. Sudha Murthy, Hon’ble Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha, Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Centre in Bangalore is committed to providing the best care and preventive measures, including vaccinations for cervical cancer.

The HPV vaccination in India is a groundbreaking solution to the increasing cases of cervical cancer in women. Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Centre in Bangalore leads the way in women’s health in India by offering HPV vaccinations for girls aged between 9 and 14 at affordable rates. We are also a leading hospital for cancer treatment in Bangalore.

Our team of highly recommended and famous gynecologists in Bangalore offers the most palpable care for patients. Whether it is maternity or child care, Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Centre provides state-of-the-art medical services to patients.

Known to have the best infrastructure and technologically advanced facilities, Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Centre provide futuristic medical care. We have well-planned pre-screening diagnostic tests for women and men.

At Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Centre, we have onboard, the best gynaecology oncologist in Bangalore. We have a separate gynaec oncology department for the treatment of women-related cancers. Our well-experienced doctors offer the most advanced care for women.

Visit Kinder Women’s Hospital and the maternity Centre for advanced health care services.

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