Cervical cancer continues to be a significant public health challenge in India, despite advances in medical technology and healthcare infrastructure. Several factors contribute to the complexity of eliminating this preventable cancer in the country. For Prevention of cervical cancer, WHO launched the global strategy on 17th Nov. 2020 with 90–70–90 targets i.e. 90% girls should be vaccinated, 70% women should be screened between the age of 35 to 45 years and 90% women should receive the treatment for precancerous lesions. India has the largest adolescent population in the world i.e. 253 million and for reaching this target in the given time frame is a big challenge. Lack of awareness remains a critical issue in general population. Many women in rural and underserved communities lack access to information about cervical cancer, its vaccination and regular screening. Cultural taboos and stigmas further hinder the acceptance for screening the women. Moreover limited access to healthcare services exacerbates the problems for management of cervical cancer. We are trying to overcome these challenges by educating school girls, awareness and training of health care providers nationwide. Indian HPV vaccine has been developed and very soon it will be included in National Immunization Program. Screening of adult women has also been integrated in National Health Services. Continues Training programs for Health Care providers for timely management of pre-cancerous lesions of cervix to prevent Cervical Cancer are organized. For this we should have multipronged approach to reach our goal.

Dr. Veena Acharya  completed her MD in Gyane & Obstetrics at the age of 28 years from Rajasthan University India and Diploma STD, AIDS. Fellowship in I.E.C & Counseling in HIV/AIDS,  Cardiff  University England. She is the Senior Consultant & Head Obst & Gynae  Preventive Oncologist,  Rajasthan Hospita, Jaipur  Rajasthan India She has Awarded “Chikitsa Vibhooshan” on Doctors Day 1st July, 2018, Appreciation Awarded by ,FOGSI in Post Graduate CME ,  Invited Faculty of Prince of Songkla University Thailand. Invited International Faculty at Global Summit on Maternal and Child Healthcare