Stepping up screening for cervical cancer in India: Every woman’s right

Efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in India should prioritize making screening programmes accessible and acceptable to women. This requires tackling the stigma around the disease and transforming the social mindset. Awareness campaigns and government advertisements can help in this regard. Additionally, innovative approaches like self-sampling for HPV can empower women and increase screening rates. A holistic approach involving collaboration between various stakeholders is needed to overcome the barriers to cervical cancer screening and achieve elimination in India.