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Indigenous HPV test kits for cervical cancer
April 29 , 2025
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- India has launched the indigenously developed HPV test kits for cervical cancer screening.
- The launch marks the culmination of the national program titled as “Validating Indigenous Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Tests for Cervical Cancer Screening in India”
- Cervical cancer remains the second most common cancer among Indian women, and India accounts for one of the highest global burdens.
- 25% of global mortality due to cervical cancer occurs in India.
- The domestically produced test kits are expected to be deployed through national healthcare programs.
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