India unveils device for early detection of cervical cancer

The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has just announced a device for early detection of cervical cancer.

Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad unveils the Magnivisualize AV device in New Delhi on December 23. (Source: The Hindu)

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Minister Nabi Azad said the device is domestically manufactured in India and will be available in the market within the next 8-9 months, with efforts to supply it to community health centers in the first batch.

The AV Magnivisualizer device, developed by the Institute of Cytology and Cancer Prevention, part of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), can detect precancerous cell lesions with an accuracy rate of up to 95%.

What is special is that using AV Magnivisualizer is very simple and convenient. Ordinary medical staff can also use it after basic instructions.

Trials have confirmed the effectiveness of AV Magnivisualizer in reducing morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer, particularly in remote rural areas.

The price of the AV Magnivisualizer is only about 10,000 rupees (about 162 USD) compared to the current devices that cost up to 800,000-1,000,000 rupees. The AV Magnivisualizer operates on a 12-volt battery, making it very convenient for rural areas with frequent power outages.

Uterine cancer is the most common form of cancer in Indian women, especially among those who marry early.

According to current estimates, there are about 132,000 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed in India each year and the number of deaths from this disease is up to 74,000, accounting for nearly one-third of the total number of deaths from cervical cancer globally./.

According to VNA