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.