Kerala’s Uterine Cancer Vaccination Program to Tackle Cancer Risk

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Kerala Minister of Health Veena George has raised concerns over the increasing incidence of cancer in the state, particularly among women. According to her recent announcement, almost 7 lakh people in Kerala are at risk of developing cancer, with breast and uterine cancer being the most commonly reported cases.

In an effort to curb the rising cancer risk, the Health Minister unveiled a new vaccination program designed to prevent uterine cancer. The program will be launched on an experimental basis in Wayanad and Alappuzha districts, with the aim of expanding it to other parts of the state in the future. This initiative is an important step towards addressing the gender disparity in cancer treatment and prevention, as uterine cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in India.

During her visit to the Regional Cancer Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, the Minister inaugurated several new machines that use artificial intelligence to treat uterine cancer in its early stages. The machines include the automatic high-speed machine Cervical Scan, Gallium Generator, and Prostate Brachytherapy Unit. These advanced machines are expected to significantly improve cancer treatment outcomes and increase the survival rate of patients.

Re-reported from the story originally published in Mathrubhumi English