*Cervical cancer (3) Introduction: Anu Oommen, India - HPV testing

13 October, 2026

Hi,

I am a public health physician working at a non profit healthcare organisation, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.

I have been involved in implementation research on how to enable access to HPV testing using self-collection to disadvantaged communities, especially tribal populations.

Ensuring that the right messages are disseminated is vital for uptake of new interventions especially when connected to potentially stigmatising and feared conditions, and I am highly interested in codesigned approaches.

Anu Oommen

Dr. Anu Mary Oommen (MD, MA, PhD)
Professor, Department of Community Medicine,
Adjunct faculty, Centre for Public Health,
Christian Medical College Vellore,
Bagayam, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632002, India
email: anuoommen@cmcvellore.ac.in
T: +91 416 228 4207

HIFA profile: Anu Mary Oommen is a Doctor at Christian Medical College Vellore, India. Professional interests: Cervical cancer, ncd screening. anuoommen AT cmcvellore.ac.in

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Anu Mary Oommen, India