Serum Institute of India Launches nationwide HPV-Cancer public awareness campaign

Kolkata, May 23 -- The "Conquer HPV & Cancer Conclave 2025" was launched on Friday in this metropolis as part of a nationwide public health initiative led by the Serum Institute of India (SII).

The campaign focused on increasing awareness around Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the role it plays in cervical and other cancers, with an emphasis on early intervention and prevention.

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 over 77,000 related deaths annually.

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