India faces a silent cervical cancer crisis: Every 8 minutes, a woman dies, but HPV vaccine and early screening could prevent it
The National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) has recommended categorising cancer as a notifiable disease to improve prevention and treatment in India. The organisation emphasised the importance of indigenous HPV tests and vaccines in cancer screening, alongside strengthening diagnostic infrastructure. Key recommendations include early detection, timely treatment, and a national cancer screening programme to reduce mortality rates, particularly from cervical and breast cancer.
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