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Indigenously developed HPV test kits launched for Cervical Cancer screening


Published on 2025-04-24 07:22:12 - Daily
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  • New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of...

The Union Health Minister of India, Mansukh Mandaviya, launched indigenously developed HPV test kits on March 8, 2023, aimed at enhancing cervical cancer screening across the country. These kits, developed by the Department of Atomic Energy's Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP) in collaboration with the Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT), are designed to be cost-effective and user-friendly, facilitating early detection of cervical cancer. The launch aligns with the government's efforts to combat cervical cancer, which is a significant health concern in India, by improving accessibility to screening and promoting early intervention.

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