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As per data from the HPV Information Centre, India faces a considerable risk of cervical cancer, with a population of 511.4 million women aged 15 years and older who are potentially susceptible to the disease
Tobacco smoking and HPV infections caused the highest number of preventable cancer deaths
Poor awareness, stigma due the sexual transmission of HPV and a delay in the government rollout of the vaccine are major reasons.
Creating awareness about cervical cancer, rolling out an HPV vaccine programme and improving access to treatment would help reduce deaths from the disease
This campaign plays a pivotal role in ensuring that routine immunisation services reach children and pregnant women who might have previously missed or