What Is Cervical Cancer? | How Much Do HPV Vaccines Costs In India?

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Cervical cancer highlights the alarming prevalence of the disease in India, where it is the second most common cancer in women. Despite the significant burden, only 1% are screened, contributing to 1.25 lakh cases and 75,000 deaths annually. Most cases result from HPV, a sexually transmitted infection. Although preventable by vaccine, awareness remains low. The three-dose HPV vaccine, priced at Rs. 3000 per dose, awaits affordability, prompting talks to lower costs for wider accessibility. Late diagnoses claim two in three lives yearly.

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