Dr Manjula Mehta

About Me

Dr. Manjula Mehta is a highly respected senior pathologist with over 40 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS and MD in Pathology from the prestigious King George’s Medical University, Lucknow. Since 1987, she has been providing essential diagnostic services to underserved and vulnerable communities by establishing and managing her own pathological laboratory.

Dr. Mehta has also contributed her expertise to the Diagnostic Medical Centre in Lucknow, playing a key role in strengthening its pathological services. She has been associated with the Family Planning Association of India (FPA India), Lucknow Branch, as a dedicated volunteer since 1992. In her current role as Chairperson of the Branch Steering Committee, she continues to enhance the quality of clinical services through Reproductive Health and Family Planning Centres (RHFPCs).

Her longstanding commitment has significantly contributed to the early diagnosis and timely treatment of countless women and young girls from marginalized communities, helping to transform their lives. Dr. Mehta is deeply passionate about social causes, with a strong focus on family planning, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), cervical cancer, HIV/AIDS, and gender justice.

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Cervical cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in women aged 15 to 44 years in India. More than 95% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the HPV), which can be prevented!

FPA India, a national voluntary organization dedicated to promoting the sexual and reproductive health and rights of all individuals, launched the campaign 'Race to Erase Cervical Cancer' in association with the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024 in September 2023.

Interventions to prevent cervical cancer are an integral part of the comprehensive rights package for sexual and reproductive health we offer.

Our campaign aims to raise awareness and resources for stepping up the fight against cervical cancer.

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