# Indonesian cervical cancer prevention initiatives > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-cervical-cancer-prevention-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-16T05:26:50.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Local governments in Indonesia have implemented various initiatives to combat cervical cancer through early detection and vaccination. In Tangerang Selatan, the City Health Office launched a program providing free HPV DNA testing for women aged 30 to 69. This initiative, running through mid-November 2026, utilizes 35 community health centers to identify high-risk infections. Dr. Allin Hendalin Mahdaniar noted that such testing is crucial for determining necessary monitoring or treatment. In West Sumatra, the provincial government and Dharma Wanita Persatuan have introduced a campaign combining health education, early detection, and HPV vaccination. This follows 2025 data showing 129 positive HPV DNA tests among 8,779 screened women. The regional effort includes a national immunization program targeting elementary school girls, with officials emphasizing that “prevention is more effective than treatment.” ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: West Sumatra officials launch cervical cancer prevention and HPV vaccination initiative West Sumatra officials and the Dharma Wanita Persatuan have launched a cervical cancer prevention campaign focusing on HPV vaccination and early detection following regional health data. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-sumatra-officials-launch-cervical-cancer-prevention-and-hpv-vaccination-initiative ### 2026-10-08: Tangerang Selatan offers free HPV DNA testing for cervical cancer prevention Tangerang Selatan is offering free HPV DNA testing for 15,243 women aged 30–69 through November 14, 2026, to improve early cervical cancer detection. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tangerang-selatan-offers-free-hpv-dna-testing-for-cervical-cancer-prevention --- Cite as: Indonesian cervical cancer prevention initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-cervical-cancer-prevention-initiatives