Dr Harsh Vardhan addresses the 17th World Congress of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy

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Cancer of the cervix is ​​the fourth most common cancer in women. It affects more than 500,000 women worldwide each year and kills 250,000, said Dr Hirschwaldan.

Last night at the first session of the 17th World Conference on Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy, Hirsch Valdan, Minister of Health, Family and Welfare, said by video conference that he is a doctor and professor of medicine specializing in cervical pathology and colposcopy. And addressed the supporters of medical friendship.

Organized by the Indian Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, the event was initiated by Vice President Benkaia Naidu.

“The theme of the World Congress,” Cervical Cancer Eradication: A Call to Action, “is in line with the WHO’s call for cervical cancer eradication of here 2030, ”Dr Baldan said at the event. Declared.

He also reported that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. It affects more than 500,000 women worldwide each year and kills 250,000.

“It is tragic that a woman dies from cervical cancer every two minutes and is one of the greatest threats to women’s health. The sad thing is that cervical cancer is caught early. Despite the fact that cervical cancer is one of the best treated cancers, as long as it is managed effectively, our women suffer and die late. Cervical cancer can also be managed with appropriate treatment and palliative care. A comprehensive approach to prevention, screening and treatment eliminates cervical cancer as a public health problem over generations. You can, ”he said.

He highlighted India’s role in preventing cervical cancer so that it does not meet WHO’s 2030 targets, stating: As an Asian leader, in 2016 we launched operational guidelines for screening for common cancers such as cervical cancer, breast cancer and oral cancer. India, along with 194 other countries, has jointly decided to work together to eradicate this major murderer. This goal can be achieved with a 90% HPV vaccination rate, 70% screening rate, and 90% treatment for cervical cancer and cancer. Includes access to palliative care. “

In light of how the Ayushman Bharat program offers interventions to end cancer, Dr Vardhan said: Today our primary health center has been transformed into a wellness center with extensive screening. Every year, we train doctors and emergency medical personnel to further improve their skills and provide quality care to disadvantaged women in rural areas. Over the past seven years, 29 new AIIMS and 25 regional cancer centers have been developed in state-of-the-art facilities. The 542 medical schools and 64 higher education institutions provide comprehensive care for precancer and cancer patients. To add quality to the care, India has set up a super specialized course in gynecology. “