A landmark initiative has been launched to train 50,000 doctors across India to raise awareness about cervical cancer and promote HPV vaccination. This is part of a one-year training program conducted under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI).
- Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among Indian women, causing 77,348 annual deaths, accounting for 25% of global deaths from this disease.
- Early screening and HPV vaccination can make cervical cancer preventable and curable.
Key Training Initiative
- Target Audience: The program will focus on gynecologists, pediatricians, and general physicians in Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 cities.
- Objective: To bridge awareness gaps, enhance HPV vaccine uptake, and ensure early detection and prevention of cervical cancer.
- Training Modules: Evidence-based guidelines and practical strategies for recommending the HPV vaccine confidently.
Program Highlights
- The training program will be initiated at the All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AICOG) conference in Mumbai, supported by the Cancer Foundation of India and the American Cancer Society.
- FOGSI faculty will train IMA physicians, building on FOGSI’s earlier efforts, which trained 10,000 of its members.
Collaborative Goals
- Eliminate cervical cancer through public health education and widespread HPV vaccination.
- Equip healthcare professionals to address vaccine hesitancy and ensure 90% of girls aged 9–14 are vaccinated against HPV, as recommended globally.
- Promote the indigenously developed Quadrivalent HPV vaccine (qHPV) by the Serum Institute of India (SII).
Dr. Dilip Bhanushali, National President of IMA, emphasized the importance of this initiative:
“This collaboration aligns with IMA’s mission to improve the health of Indians. Empowering our physicians with accurate knowledge and confidence will bridge awareness gaps and enhance HPV vaccine uptake. I see this as a personal mission to advocate for HPV vaccination, ensuring future generations of Indian girls are protected from cervical cancer.”
WellAura Supports the Fight Against Cervical Cancer
At WellAura, we wholeheartedly welcome and support this remarkable initiative to empower physicians and raise awareness about cervical cancer. As a healthcare provider committed to women’s wellness, we emphasize the importance of early detection, HPV vaccination, and public education in combating this preventable disease. Together, we can move closer to a cervical cancer-free future for India.
Let us join hands to spread awareness and encourage more women to take preventive steps for their health.
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