Following the announcement of the HPV vaccine on budget day by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, reports of model and actress Poonam Pandey's death due to cervical cancer has shocked many while also sparking widespread interest in this disease. According to the HPV Information Centre, an estimated 96,922 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, with 60,078 succumbing to the illness in the country. Current data underscores cervical cancer as the second most prevalent cancer among Indian females. Factors such as early marriage, first intercourse at a young age, and higher parity contribute to the heightened risk of HPV acquisition among Indian women. Despite the escalating burden of cervical cancer, early screening remains a key preventive measure, particularly in rural areas where women face socioeconomic challenges. Women are vulnerable as its prevalence in lower and middle income countries is linked to poverty, inadequate screening, and insufficient treatment, leading to the development of invasive cancer and eventual fatalities. While improvements in living standards and increased awareness have contributed to a decline in cervical cancer incidence nationwide, the situation remains alarming in rural settings where illiteracy and poor hygienic conditions prevail among the majority of women. Now, HPV vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute is on India's National Immunization Program and women will get it for free.

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