Awareness Initiative on Cervical Cancer Prevention and HPV Vaccination Strategies in India

Date: May 23, 2026

Venue: Sodepur Ghola Netaji Sangha Club

Organised by BOGS and CNCI

Content Covered:

Burden of cervical cancer in India

Causes and risk factors, including HPV infection

Preventive strategies, including HPV vaccination, genital and menstrual hygiene and safe sex practices

Latest HPV vaccine guidelines

Special emphasis was given to India’s indigenous quadrivalent HPV vaccine                                                                       

Speakers: Dr Manisha Vernekar, Gynaeoncologist, Dr Ankur Biswas, Gynaecologist

Attendance: 52