Prarthana Vasudevan. Prarthana is a global health scientist and practitioner, passionate about translating evidence for decision-making and policy. For the past five years, she has specialized in vaccine communications and advocacy. She currently works at the Johns Hopkins International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) on various policy and advocacy projects.
Prior to public health, she worked for five years in academia conducting microbiology and immunology laboratory research. She received her Master of Science (MS) in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland and her Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in Global Disease Epidemiology & Control from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she also earned a Certificate in Vaccine Science & Policy. With GIAHC, Prarthana leads a team of young members to develop and maintain technical content, as well as provides strategic advocacy and communications input on GIAHC projects.
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GIAHC is proud to have been a part of the launch of the Mysore Consortium Against Cervical Cancer (MCACC) during the week of the centennial celebration of Mysore Medical College (Dr. Krishnan’s alma mater).
GIAHC is deeply honored to be a part of the “Quad Cancer Moonshot team,” collaborating with our partners to take bold action against #cervicalcancer in the Asia Pacific region. Together, we are committed to eliminating this disease for a healthier future.
Women in Asia are diagnosed with cervical cancer at a disproportionately higher rate than the global average. Despite early diagnosis leading to more effective treatment, many factors in the region prevent women from receiving the care that they need, and the consequences are severe, affecting not only women as individuals, but society at large.
It has been a great honor to be a part of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot delegation to India and to participate in the US-India Cancer Dialogue Initiative.
GIAHC is excited to announce its partnership with CAPED India. Together, they will raise awareness about HPV vaccination among parents in India and develop an educational series for healthcare providers on cervical cancer screening and early treatment.
GIAHC is excited to announce its partnership with CAPED India. Together, they will raise awareness about HPV vaccination among parents in India and develop an educational series for healthcare providers on cervical cancer screening and early treatment.
The report details a campaign by GIAHC and PHRII on March 4th, International HPV Awareness Day, to boost HPV awareness in Mysuru. It focused on educating young adults and healthcare trainees, supporting WHO’s cervical cancer elimination efforts, and planning future prevention strategies.
On March 4th, GIAHC and PHRII in Mysore, India, will begin a week of HPV awareness events, highlighting the importance of vaccination and screening, culminating in a screening camp on International Women’s Day, March 8th.
GIAHC, in collaboration with Vaccine Ambassadors, is spearheading a fundraising initiative to donate 6,000 HPV vaccine doses to Suriname.