Cervical Cancer

AIIMS Delhi launches multi-centre study to develop low-cost HPV tests to detect cervical cancer

HPV tests should be validated to international standards to receive WHO prequalification and to have necessary quality assurance, Dr Neerja Bhatla, former head of department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AIIMS, Delhi, and Chief Coordinator of the Programme said.

12 April 2024, 16:52 IST

AIIMS Delhi launches multi-centre study to develop low-cost HPV tests to detect cervical cancer

12 April 2024, 16:52 IST

SII aims to boost supply of cervical cancer shots ahead of government's mass drive

CEO Adar Poonawalla said that he expects the vaccine to be a part of the government's programme by year-end.

04 March 2024, 02:25 IST

SII aims to boost supply of cervical cancer shots ahead of government's mass drive

04 March 2024, 02:25 IST

Govt push puts spotlight on cervical cancer, experts hope it is possible turning point

Though there is no clarity yet on whether cervical cancer vaccinations will be part of the national immunisation programme or if prices will fall, public health experts said it could well be a turning point.

09 February 2024, 08:36 IST

Govt push puts spotlight on cervical cancer, experts hope it is possible turning point

09 February 2024, 08:36 IST

India's budget announcement on cervical cancer vaccine applauded

Dr Nori, a recipient of Padma Shri in 2015 for his contributions in the field of medicine, said that cervical cancer ranks as the second most common cancer among women in India, with more than 85,000 new cases diagnosed annually and approximately 50,000 deaths reported each year.

08 February 2024, 03:08 IST

India's budget announcement on cervical cancer vaccine applauded

08 February 2024, 03:08 IST

Poonam Pandey likely to be face of govt's cervical cancer awareness campaign

Pandey and her team are in talks with the Union Health Ministry and the modalities are being worked out.

07 February 2024, 11:35 IST

Poonam Pandey likely to be face of govt's cervical cancer awareness campaign

07 February 2024, 11:35 IST

Agency behind Poonam Pandey's 'death' stunt apologises

They said that their only motive was to 'elevate awareness about Cervical Cancer,' which is the second-most frequent malignancy that affects middle-aged women, after breast cancer.

05 February 2024, 05:45 IST

Agency behind Poonam Pandey's 'death' stunt apologises

05 February 2024, 05:45 IST

Maharashtra MLC seeks action against Poonam Pandey for spreading fake news

A case should be registered against Pandey to make an example of her for those who resort to such stunts to promote themselves, said Tambe, an independent member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council.

03 February 2024, 17:16 IST

Maharashtra MLC seeks action against Poonam Pandey for spreading fake news

03 February 2024, 17:16 IST

Poonam Pandey death stunt: Netizens react

The video received a flurry of comments, some in a relief knowing she is alive, on the other side many were upset too.

03 February 2024, 08:59 IST

Netizens react to Poonam Pandey's fake death news, call It 'worst publicity stunt ever'

Poonam Pandey death stunt: Netizens react

03 February 2024, 08:59 IST

5 lifestyle habits to stay safe from cervical cancer

Poonam Pandey, popular model-turned-actor, announced today that she is alive and well, and had faked her death to raise awareness about cervical cancer. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research's National Cancer Registry Programme (ICMR-NCRP), the estimated number of cervical cancer cases in India in 2023 was more than 3.4 lakh. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), persistent infection with high-risk HPV can cause abnormal cells to develop, which later turns into cancer. Here we take a look at 5 changes you can make in your daily lifestyle that can help prevent cervical cancer and maintain good health.

03 February 2024, 07:40 IST

5 lifestyle habits to stay safe from cervical cancer

03 February 2024, 07:40 IST

'I'm alive,' says Poonam Pandey; faked 'death' for cervical cancer awareness

Apologising to her fans, Poonam Pandey said she faked her demise to raise awareness and create a discussion around cervical cancer.

03 February 2024, 07:01 IST

'I'm alive,' says Poonam Pandey; faked 'death' for cervical cancer awareness

03 February 2024, 07:01 IST