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Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern for women across Asia, with a disproportionately high burden compared to other regions. Early detection and prevention efforts are crucial in tackling this issue.

Cancer remains a significant public health concern in the Philippines, with the Department of Health (DOH) recording an estimated 153,751 cases in 2020. Among the various types of cancer, breast and cervical cancers stand out as major health challenges affecting women across different demographics and regions.

The ROSE Foundation has screened over 25,000 women in Malaysia for cervical cancer using simple, self-swab test kits in the fight against cervical cancer.

The Department of Health in the Philippines said that approximately 12 Filipinas die daily because of unnoticed early stages of cervical cancer and undiagnosed patients. This shows the importance of ensuring the safety of women from this disease, particularly amid the country’s concurrent healthcare issues.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This…

How much do you know about cervical cancer and its screening methods? What’s the differences between Pap smear and HPV test?

More than 70 countries, including Brunei and Malaysia, have included the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine in their national immunisation…