Chikkaballapur Leads the Charge in Cervical Cancer Elimination

The Health Minister announced a pilot study in Chikkaballapur for an ambitious cervical cancer elimination programme. The initiative aims to meet the 90-70-90 goal for cervical cancer prevention and involves key stakeholders. The programme will include free HPV vaccinations and pap smear screenings.

The Health Minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, has declared Chikkaballapur as the chosen site for a pilot study aimed at eliminating cervical cancer in Karnataka. Announced during an event in Bengaluru, the programme will be a collaborative effort among several healthcare organizations.

Minister Rao emphasized that the project would not impose a financial burden on Chikkaballapur and could serve as a model for the entire state. With the goal of accelerating efforts towards the 90-70-90 target, the programme focuses on HPV vaccinations, screenings, and treatment.

While the government starts free HPV vaccinations in five districts of Kalyana Karnataka, experts laud the initiative as a historic effort. The HDR Healthcare Foundation has already achieved significant milestones in vaccinating and screening women across Karnataka.

(With inputs from agencies.)