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Brachytherapy is an integral component of radiation treatment for cervical cancer.  Unlike other cancers, there is no equivalentalternative for gynaecological brachytherapy. Omission of brachytherapy is associated with detriment in survival. While Global Task Force on Radiotherapy for Cancer Control (GTFRCC) and Global Impact of Radiation Oncology (GIRO) initiatives focus on mapping tele therapy resources worldwide, there is lack of initiative to map and report brachytherapy equipment for cervical cancer treatment. The talk will provide an update of  the joint global initiative for  worldwide mapping of radiotherapy and brachytherapy resources for cervix cancer and need for joint advocacy to highlight the deficit in various world regions and build a case for need of investment into brachytherapy.