Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Over 10 Crore Women Screened for Cervical Cancer in India
The Indian government is actively screening women for cervical cancer to catch problems early.
Over 100 million women over 30 have been screened at local health centers.
This program is part of a larger plan to address health issues.
The screening uses a simple test.
Health workers help spread awareness and encourage women to get checked.
Those with any concerns are sent to get more tests.
Over 10.18 crore women aged 30+ screened for cervical cancer at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
Screening is part of a program for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) under the National Health Mission (NHM).
The target age group for screening is women aged 30 to 65 years.
Screening primarily uses Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) at Sub-Health and Primary Health Centres.
Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) help identify at-risk individuals and promote screenings.
- Who
- Women aged 30-65 and the Health Ministry.
- What
- Cervical cancer screening program.
- When
- Data available up to July 20.
- Where
- Screening at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) across India.
- Why
- To detect and prevent cervical cancer.
- Eligible Population
- 25.42 crore females (30 years and above)
- Screened by July 20
- 10.18 crore females
- Target age group
- 30-65 years
- Screening method
- Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA)
- Involvement
- Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs)
