Journal of Cancer Cervix Eradication (JCCE)
Audit of Pap Smear Screening Services During 2025 at the Preventive Gynecologic Oncology Unit, AHPGICC
1,2Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Instituteof Cancer,
Cuttack
JCCE 2026, 10(1),24-29
DOI: http://doi.org/:10.28921/jcce.56
Abstract
Cervical cancer remains a major public health challenge in
India despite being largely preventable through screening.
Pap smear is a reliable and cost-effective method for
detecting premalignant and malignant cervical lesions, and
periodic audits are important for monitoring screening
performance. This retrospective audit evaluated Pap smear
screening activity during 2025 at the Preventive
Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Acharya Harihar Post
Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack. Departmental
records from January to December 2025 were reviewed,
including Pap smear examinations, VIA/VILI screening,
HPV testing, colposcopy, and cervical procedures. A total
of 930 Pap smear examinations were performed, with
monthly screening ranging from 49 to 115 examinations.
Screening activity was highest in November and lowest in
May, with a marked increase between June and November.
Pap smear screening remained integrated with other
cervical cancer screening modalities. Continued
integration with HPV testing, colposcopy, and community
awareness programmes may strengthen early detection and
improve cervical cancer prevention services.
Keywords: Pap smear; Cervical cancer screening;
Cervical cytology; Preventive oncology; HPV testing;
Clinical audit.
Citation: Nanda, S., & Dash, G.
(2026). Audit of Pap smear
screening services during 2025 at
the Preventive Gynecologic
Oncology Unit, AHPGICC.
Journal of Cancer Cervix
Eradication, 10(1), 30–33
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