Cervical Cancer Elimination in India: Progress, Gaps, and the Priorities

Background

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer and cause of cancer death among women in India, with an estimated 79,000 new cases and 43,000 deaths in 2024. Following the February 2026 nationwide HPV vaccination rollout, this review assesses India’s progress toward the WHO 90– 70– 90 elimination targets and identifies the gaps most likely to determine further progress.