Union Health Minister JP Nadda has reaffirmed India’s commitment to eliminate cervical cancer, aligning with the World Health Organization’s global strategy to eradicate the disease as a public health problem.
Speaking at a health forum, Nadda emphasized that eliminating cervical cancer is a top national priority. He highlighted the government’s efforts to scale up the rollout of the HPV vaccine for adolescent girls, expand early detection and screening programs across states, and strengthen public awareness campaigns to educate families and communities about prevention and regular check-ups.
The minister noted that cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women worldwide, but is preventable and treatable if detected early. India’s commitment supports WHO’s 2030 targets: vaccinating 90% of girls by age 15, screening 70% of women by age 35 and again by 45, and ensuring 90% of women with cervical disease receive treatment.
This initiative is expected to save thousands of lives annually, strengthen India’s fight against preventable cancers, and position the country as a global leader in advancing women’s health and preventive medicine.
