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In India, cervical cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths among women aged 15 to 44.
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. 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. Besides, HPV vaccines are not freely available in India yet, through the public sector, and prohibitively expensive for many, if purchased through the private sector.
Secondly, 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 campaign “Race to Erase Cervical Cancer” launched by FPA India two years ago has helped reach essential information about preventing cervical cancer to more than 2.5 lakh people, secured more than 2,000 HPV vaccine doses and enabled more than 22,000 cervical cancer screenings so far.
FPA India is now on Mission 300,000!
This campaign aims to help more than 300,000 people with essential information and services to protect them and/or their loved ones from this deadly yet preventable disease.
Your donation will help FPA India conduct:
Awareness sessions on cervical cancer prevention to reach 300,000 people
Address vaccine hesitancy, procure 5000 HPV vaccines and conduct vaccination drives in schools and communities
Conduct 25,000+ cervical cancer screenings and offer continuum of care to those in need.
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease. It is also curable if detected early and adequately treated.
Join us in our Race to Erase Cervical Cancer by donating now!
