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Locally-Made HPV Test Kits Launched To Tackle Cervical Cancer In India

Two made-in-India <span>HPV test kits</span>, which are essential for diagnosing <span><a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health/cervical-cancer">cervical cancer</a></span>, have been rolled out after successful evaluation by doctors at AIIMS Delhi. The results of this scientific review were announced in a meeting by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). The two evaluated <span>HPV</span> kits—Truenat HPV-HR Plus by Goa-based Molbio Diagnostics, and Patho Detect by Pune-based Mylab Discovery Solutions—were developed under the Department of Biotechnology. 

The evaluation of these kits was carried out by a team of experts at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, in collaboration with National Institute of <span><a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health/cancer">Cancer</a></span> Prevention and Research (NICPR) Noida, and National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (NIRRCH) Mumbai, along with support from the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

Talking about the new test kits, Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science &amp; Technology, said, "Truenat HPV-HR Plus represents the kind of diagnostic innovation we need — dependable, scientifically rigorous, locally developed, and built to serve our public health system. It’s a huge step forward in strengthening cervical cancer screening across India."

<h2>How Are These Indegineuous Test Kits Made?</h2>

The newly validated kits use a chip-based real-time PCR (RT-PCR) technique, which is known for its accuracy and speed. These kits are designed to detect eight high-risk HPV genotypes, which are responsible for over 96% of cervical cancer cases globally. "The key feature of these kits is the inclusion of only the seven-eight most common cancer-causing types that will allow a very efficient and cost-effective screening programme which will be most suitable for India," Dr. Neerja Bhatla, former head of the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AIIMS, Delhi and chief coordinator of the programme said in a statement. 

<h2>Cervical Cancer Are The Second Most Prevalent Cancer In India </h2>

Cervical Cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the layers of the cervix. It is caused by abnormal cell growth that can spread to another part of your body. There are two main types of cervical cancer. These are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, with around 660,000 new cases and around 350,000 deaths in 2022, as reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It is also the second largest cause of death in women in India, resulting in nearly 18% of total deaths.

Cervical cancer has no symptoms in the early days and therefore, is hard to detect until it has spread.

<strong>Early-Stage <span rel="noindex">Cervical Cancer Symptoms</span></strong>

<ul><li>Vaginal bleeding after sex</li><li>Vaginal bleeding post-menopause</li><li>Vaginal bleeding between periods or unusually heavy/long periods</li><li>Watery vaginal discharge with a strong odour or containing blood</li><li>Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse</li><li>Advanced Cervical Cancer Symptoms (when cancer has spread beyond the cervix):</li></ul>

<ul><li>Persistent symptoms of early-stage cervical cancer</li><li>Painful or difficult bowel movements or rectal bleeding</li><li>Painful or difficult urination or blood in the urine</li><li>Persistent dull backache</li><li>Swelling of the legs</li><li>Pain in the pelvis or lower abdomen</li></ul>

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Two made-in-India HPV test kits, which are essential for diagnosing cervical cancer, have been rolled out after successful evaluation by doctors at AIIMS Delhi. The results of this scientific review were announced in a meeting by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). The two evaluated HPV kits—Truenat HPV-HR Plus by Goa-based Molbio Diagnostics, and Patho Detect by Pune-based Mylab Discovery Solutions—were developed under the Department of Biotechnology. The evaluation of these kits was carried out by a team of experts at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, in collaboration with National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR) Noida, and National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (NIRRCH) Mumbai, along with support from the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).Talking about the new test kits, Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, said, "Truenat HPV-HR Plus represents the kind of diagnostic innovation we need — dependable, scientifically rigorous, locally developed, and built to serve our public health system. It’s a huge step forward in strengthening cervical cancer screening across India."How Are These Indegineuous Test Kits Made?The newly validated kits use a chip-based real-time PCR (RT-PCR) technique, which is known for its accuracy and speed. These kits are designed to detect eight high-risk HPV genotypes, which are responsible for over 96% of cervical cancer cases globally. "The key feature of these kits is the inclusion of only the seven-eight most common cancer-causing types that will allow a very efficient and cost-effective screening programme which will be most suitable for India," Dr. Neerja Bhatla, former head of the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AIIMS, Delhi and chief coordinator of the programme said in a statement. Cervical Cancer Are The Second Most Prevalent Cancer In India Cervical Cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the layers of the cervix. It is caused by abnormal cell growth that can spread to another part of your body. There are two main types of cervical cancer. These are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, with around 660,000 new cases and around 350,000 deaths in 2022, as reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It is also the second largest cause of death in women in India, resulting in nearly 18% of total deaths.How To Identify Cervical CancerCervical cancer has no symptoms in the early days and therefore, is hard to detect until it has spread.Early-Stage Cervical Cancer SymptomsVaginal bleeding after sexVaginal bleeding post-menopauseVaginal bleeding between periods or unusually heavy/long periodsWatery vaginal discharge with a strong odour or containing bloodPelvic pain or pain during intercourseAdvanced Cervical Cancer Symptoms (when cancer has spread beyond the cervix):Persistent symptoms of early-stage cervical cancerPainful or difficult bowel movements or rectal bleedingPainful or difficult urination or blood in the urinePersistent dull backacheSwelling of the legsPain in the pelvis or lower abdomen

locally-made hpv test kits launched to tackle cervical cancer in india

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