Synopsis: According to the World Health Organisation, one in every five women globally suffering from cervical cancer is from India. The country accounts for nearly 25 percent of global cervical cancer deaths, largely due to late diagnosis and limited access to screening. India ranks fourth globally in cervical cancer-related morbidity, highlighting the urgent need for early detection and preventive strategies.

In a landmark move to make Kerala free of cervical cancer, the state government will launch a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme for adolescent girls studying in Plus-One and Plus-Two classes.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the initiative’s pilot phase at the Koothuparambu Taluk Hospital in Kannur at 10.30 am on Monday, 3 November.

The Health Depa

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