Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 - 2

• Every 90 seconds, we lose a woman to cervical cancer, worldwide. Cervical cancer remains one of India's most frequent cancers and a top cause of cancer-related mortality in women in low- and middle-income nations[1]. It is primarily caused by infection with HPV (Human Papilloma Virus).

• Vaccination against HPV, along with regular screening can prevent cervical cancer. Yet, many women are unaware of the simple preventive measures, and often don’t seek treatment until it is too late. 

 

HPV vaccines are not freely available in India yet, through the public sector, and prohibitively expensive for many, if purchased through the private sector. 

Despite a National Cancer Screening Programme in India that includes population level cervical cancer screening, only 1.9% of women have ever undergone screening for cervical cancer, as per the NFHS-5 report. 

 The “Race to Erase Cervical Cancer” campaign by FPA India made a remarkable impact last year. It is through the campaign that we were able to administer over 889 HPV vaccine doses, conduct more than 16,000 cervical cancer screenings, and helped us create awareness among over 20,000 people with vital knowledge on cervical cancer prevention.

This year, FPA India is on a mission to protect 100,000 adolescent girls and women from this preventable cancer, with information and access to affordable HPV vaccines for adolescent girls and cervical cancer screening for women.

 

 Join us in the “Race to erase Cervical Cancer” 

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Your donation will help FPA India conduct  

  

• Awareness sessions on cervical cancer prevention 

• Address vaccine hesitancy, procure HPV vaccines and conduct vaccination drives in schools and communities  

• Conduct cervical cancer screenings and offer continuum of care to those in need.