AIIMS Hosts India's First National Summit to Advance Cervical Cancer Elimination

India held its first National Summit on Cervical Cancer Elimination in January 2026, led by AIIMS and involving government officials, health experts, and stakeholders. The summit emphasized expanding HPV vaccination and implementing high-performance HPV DNA-based screening, including self-sampling, to improve early detection and treatment. Officials highlighted the need for coordinated national efforts, clear protocols, and pilot projects to develop scalable models ensuring timely diagnosis and care for women across the country.