India Hosts National Summit to Expand HPV Vaccination and Screening for Cervical Cancer Elimination

India held its first National Summit on the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, organized by AIIMS and involving government officials, cancer experts, and health agencies. Participants emphasized expanding HPV vaccination and enhancing screening through high-performance HPV DNA testing, including self-sampling. The summit advocated for uniform national protocols and streamlined treatment pathways to ensure equitable care. Officials highlighted the need for pilot projects to develop scalable, evidence-based models, reaffirming the government's commitment to accelerate prevention, screening, and treatment efforts nationwide.