Quad Countries Launch Cancer Moonshot Initiative to Reduce the Burden of Cancer in the Indo-Pacific

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: September 24 2024

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The Quad countries (U.S., Australia, India, and Japan) have launched the Cancer Moonshot initiative to tackle cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific, aiming to improve healthcare infrastructure, increase HPV vaccination, and expand cancer screenings and treatments in underserved areas.
The U.S. has committed $1.58 billion over five years to support the Cancer Moonshot initiative, focusing on cervical cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, with potential expansion to other cancers in the future.

Quad Countries Launch Cancer Moonshot Initiative to Reduce the Burden of Cancer in the Indo-Pacific