Cervical cancer is the third most common type of cancer among women in Sri Lanka. It is a significant reproductive health problem, and estimates for 2018 alone shows that around 1,136 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed annually in Sri Lanka. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary cause of cervical cancer, which is a highly contagious infection that is transmitted through sexual activity.This is one of the conditions screened for at the Well Woman Clinics in Sri Lanka, which includes screening for hypertension, nutritional status, diabetes, breast abnormalities, cervical abnormalities, family planning status, menstrual disorders, reproductive tract infections and perimenopausal or menopausal problems.