Overview

• The Quad Cancer Moonshot aims to strengthen cancer care infrastructure, enhance research, and expand access to preventive measures in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's commitment of $7.5 million for cancer testing, screening, and diagnostics.
• Australia is on track to become the first country to eliminate cervical cancer and is expanding its funding for the initiative.
• US President Joe Biden emphasized the program's goal of training Indo-Pacific healthcare professionals in cervical cancer screening and vaccination.
• The initiative includes collaborations with international organizations to reduce the cost of HPV diagnostics and improve access to medical imaging and radiation therapy.