Cervical cancer is considered a disease of inequity of access to healthcare.
The
high occurrence of cervical cancer and related deaths in India is
attributed to poor screening, low awareness, social inequality, stigma,
and poverty. Cervical cancer awareness in the Indian community has been
alarmingly low over the years despite the country having a high disease
burden.
Most people are not aware of the fact that it is preventable with timely vaccination and screening protocols.
Given
FPA India's focus, and reach across 18 states and 40 branches, FPA
India is best suited to engage with communities for the prevention of
cervical cancer.
FPA India will focus on
prevention strategies -promotion of HPV vaccination among adolescents
and screening of women for cervical cancer along with treatment of
precancerous lesions. In case of diagnosis, FPA India will have a strong
referral and follow up strategy for treatment.
In
association with the TATA Mumbai Marathon, FPA India plans to raise 1
crore for the campaign 'RACE TO ERASE CERVICAL CANCER' . Through this
campaign, FPA India will address with 20,000 women and girls and aim to
implement a 5 pronged intervention:
awareness of cervical cancer
prevention through HPV vaccine
screening for cervical cancer
treatment of precancerous lesions
referral for cancer treatment if diagnosed.
Be a part of this urgent mission!
Join us to make a real difference. Your donation helps us save India's daughters. Act now to protect their futures.