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Deccan Herald
7 days ago
- Health
- Deccan Herald
Bengaluru: SII launches HPV-cancer awareness campaign
The ICO/IARC Information Centre on HPV and Cancer (2023) reported over 1.23 lakh new cervical cancer cases and more than 77,000 related deaths annually. Additionally, up to 90% of anal cancers and 63% of penile cancers are associated with HPV.
United News of India
14-06-2025
- Health
- United News of India
AP: Serum Institute launches nationwide HPV-Cancer public awareness campaign
Visakhapatnam, June 13 (UNI) : The 'Conquer HPV & Cancer Conclave 2025' was launched here on Friday as part of a nationwide public health initiative by Pune-based Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd, part of Cyrus Poonawalla Group is a global leader in vaccine manufacturing. India continues to face a significant burden of HPV-related diseases, particularly cervical cancer, which remains the second most common cancer among women in the country. According to the ICO/IARC Information Centre on HPV and Cancer (2023), India reports over 1.23 lakh new cervical cancer cases and more than 77,000 related deaths annually. Apart from this up to 90 percent of anal cancers & 63 percent of penile cancers are associated with HPV. At the Visakhapatnam event, a panel of medical specialists engaged in an in-depth discussion about the public health implications of HPV. The panel included Dr. Sunanda Rani Gutta – Director & Chief Consultant Gynaecologist, Nikitha Hospital, Visakhapatnam; Dr. Redla Vidya Rama – Prof. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Andhra Medical College and King George Hospital; Dr. Sai Sunil Kishore Manem – Chief Neonatologist, Medicover Hospital, Vizag. Associate Professor MIMS Medical College, Vizianagaram and Dr. Buddha Murali Santosh – MBBS, DNB, fellowship in Neonatology. Gold medalist. Neonatologist and Pediatrician at Motherly Women and Children Hospital, Vizag The session was moderated by Dr. Vani Isukapalli – Superintendent, King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam. President-IMA, Visakhapatnam. Together, they highlighted the pressing need for awareness, the importance of reaching both adolescents and parents, and the role of healthcare providers in guiding preventive care. The speakers emphasized that HPV is not limited to cervical cancer alone. It is also associated with cancers of the vulva, vagina, anus, penis, and oropharynx, affecting both men and women. With peak HPV infection occurring between ages 15 to 25, early awareness and timely preventive action are essential. With an affordable HPV vaccine now available, it has become still more easier to protect every individual from HPV associated cancers. 'Through these conclaves held across the country, we aim to increase understanding of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and its link to cervical and other cancers,' said Parag Deshmukh, Executive Director, Serum Institute of India. 'By bringing together medical experts, healthcare workers, and community members, the forum encourages open dialogue and practical steps toward early detection and prevention,' he said. The Visakhapatnam conclave concluded with an open dialogue involving audience members, reinforcing the broader goal of the campaign: to reduce the burden of preventable cancers through informed decision-making and community engagement. The initiative will continue in cities across the country in the coming months, creating platforms for credible voices in healthcare to educate and empower the public. UNI KNR SSP
