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Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable yet deadly cancers among women in India. Despite advances in screening and vaccination, the country continues to report over 1.2 lakh new cases every year, highlighting major gaps in awareness, early detection, and access to preventive care.
Priya Ganesh Kumar (MD, DGO, DFP, FICOG) is a senior gynaecologist, colposcopist, and preventive oncologist, currently serving as the Medical Director of Sainiwas Healthcare, a chain of preventive oncology centres across India. Since its establishment in 2005 in Thane, Sainiwas Healthcare has focused on strengthening preventive healthcare, particularly cervical cancer screening and training medical professionals in colposcopy and early detection.
Cervical cancer is a public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries, with India ranking among the highest in cervical cancer burden. The World Health Organization (has set ambitious targets for cervical cancer elimination by 2030, emphasizing the importance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and screening.
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