Dr. Kalpana Apte

About Me

Dr. Kalpana Apte is a medical doctor with a ‘Master of Public Health (MPH)’ in Human Sexuality, SFO, USA. She is currently pursuing an International Master's program for Managers (IMPM). She also holds a PG Diploma in Hospital Management from the University of Mumbai and a Diploma in Executive Education, from Harvard Kennedy, Government School, Boston, USA. She is the CEO of the Family Planning Association of India (FPA India), one of the largest civil society organizations, working on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) in India. A well-known expert in the field of SRHR and FP, Kalpana is a thought leader and her work includes translating community-level voices in policy speak. She is a Champion of SRHR issues and works with her team in implementing at-scale sexual and reproductive health-related services, monitoring the quality of services, training various cadres of health care providers in sexual and reproductive health and related issues, and programme implementation.

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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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