Quad Nations Launch Initiative to Combat Cervical Cancer in Indo-Pacific

India pledges $7.5 million and 40 million vaccine doses as part of a collaborative effort to improve cancer care and prevention.

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.