Neerja Bhatla
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Dr. Neerja Bhatla | |
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| Born | India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Alma mater | All India Institute of Medical Sciences |
| Known for | Cervical cancer prevention, FIGO staging revision |
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| Fields | Gynecology, Obstetrics, Gynaecologic oncology |
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Neerja Bhatla is an Indian gynecologist and obstetrician. She was conferred the Padma Shri in 2025,[1][2] one of India’s highest civilian honours, in recognition of her contributions to women's healthcare.[3]
She became the first Indian to serve as president of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and led the 2018 revision of FIGO’s staging guidelines for cervical cancer.[4][5]
Dr. Bhatla has worked extensively for over three decades in the field of cervical cancer prevention, particularly focusing on low-resource settings. After completing her MBBS and post-graduation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology,[6] she joined the faculty at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. She also served as the Head of Gynaecologic Oncology at the National Cancer Institute in Jhajjar under AIIMS.[7]
Her scholarly work includes significant contributions to peer-reviewed journals, particularly in gynecologic oncology and public health. She was a lead author in research on cervical cancer prevention strategies in India.[8]
Awards and recognition
She has received multiple recognitions for her clinical and academic contributions, including:
- Dr. S.K. Ghai Bhandari Award from the All India Coordination Committee of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- ISCCP Excellence Award from the Indian Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
- Women’s Leadership Conclave Award[9]
References
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2025 announced". PIB. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2025 – Notifications" (PDF). Padma Awards (Official). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (8 March 2025). "International Women's Day: Dr Neerja Bhatia Of AIIMS Delhi Debunks Myths Around Cervical Cancer And Its Treatment". ETV Bharat. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ दिल्ली, अभिषेक नयन (26 January 2025). "कौन हैं डॉ. नीरजा भटला जिन्हें मिला 'पद्मश्री' सम्मान, हेल्थ सेक्टर में क्या है उनका योगदान?". ABP Live (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "Delhi: डॉक्टर नीरजा भटला पद्मश्री से होंगी सम्मानित, सर्वाइकल कैंसर की रोकथाम के लिए वैक्सीन पर कर रहीं काम". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "Neerja Bhatla: कौन हैं पद्मश्री सम्मान पाने वाली डॉ. नीरजा भटला, हेल्थ सेक्टर में उनकी क्या हैं उपलब्धियां". Zee News Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ Bhatia, Jyoti (28 January 2025). "Renowned Gynaecologist, AIIMS Former HOD, Dr Neerja Bhatla conferred with Padma Shri". Medical Dialogues. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ Bhatla, Neerja; Meena, Jyoti; Kumari, Sarita; Banerjee, Dipanwita; Singh, Prerana; Natarajan, Jayashree (2021). "Cervical Cancer Prevention Efforts in India". Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology. 19 (3): 41. doi:10.1007/s40944-021-00526-8. PMC 8170054. PMID 34095455.
- ↑ "Dr. Neerja Bhatla Awarded Padma Shri for Pioneering Work in Cervical Cancer Prevention – The Doctorpreneur Academy". The Doctorpreneur Academy. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
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