Guwahati, April 28 -- While many Indian states have seen gradual improvements in cervical cancer awareness and screening, Meghalaya continues to lag significantly behind.

Kerala and Tamil Nadu, for instance, report that 2-3% of women have undergone screenings, and over 60% of households possess health insurance to support preventive care.

In stark contrast, Meghalaya faces a troubling gap in both awareness and access.

Data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reveals that in Meghalaya, only 0.4-0.6% of women aged 30-49 have ever been screened for cervical cancer, as reported by The Shillong Times.

Breast examinations remain uncommon, with just 1.3% of women receiving them, and oral cancer screenings are even rarer, rangi...