Most Cervical Cancer Cases Are Preventable

Every year world celebrates January as the cervical cancer awareness month. Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable yet devastating diseases affecting women worldwide. Every year, over 340,000 women lose their lives to cervical cancer, even though effective tools for prevention exist. The burden is disproportionately high in low- and middle-income countries, where nearly 90 per cent of deaths occur. This tragic reality underscores the urgent need for increased awareness, better healthcare infrastructure, and strong political will to eliminate cervical cancer.