Didactics-Cervical Cancer in Nepal

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Dr. Poonam Lama highlights the current situation of cervical cancer in Nepal, emphasizing that it remains the most prevalent cancer among Nepali women. Nepal faces a high incidence and mortality rate, with cervical cancer being nearly four times more common than WHO's target. Despite challenges in lower-income regions, Nepal's government is striving to enhance prevention through vaccination, screening, and treatment. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, effective in cervical cancer prevention, has seen promising uptake in Nepal, with plans to vaccinate 1.7 million girls. However, screening coverage remains below 10%, and treatment infrastructure is lacking. Dr. Lama underscores the necessity of education, training, and strengthening healthcare resources to achieve cervical cancer elimination, calling for intensified efforts in vaccination, screening, and treatment access. Collaboration with organizations like IGCS and local initiatives aids capacity building and skill development among healthcare professionals.

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Poonam Lama
January 2025

Keywords

cervical cancer

HPV vaccine

Nepal healthcare

screening coverage

treatment infrastructure