In a country where rising cancer numbers are making headlines, cervical cancer remains one of the clearest examples of a preventable disease that continues to claim lives. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research–National Cancer Registry Programme (ICMR-NCRP), an estimated 35,691 women in India died from cervical cancer in 2023. Despite being largely preventable, the disease is still often detected late.

Global evidence underscores the urgency. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that up to 40% of all cancer cases could be prevented through better awareness and early detection, making cervical cancer a major public health priority.