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Cambodia launches ambitious cancer control plan with IAEA support

A report by the International Atomic Energy Agency has higlighted Cambodia’s steps to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment with the rollout of a new National Cancer Control Plan...

Malaysia champions global health milestone with landmark lung health resolution at WHA

Malaysia has emerged as a key global health leader following the adoption of a landmark resolution on integrated lung health at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA), a milestone achievement…...

Taiwan unveils AI diagnostic tool for early pancreatic cancer detection

National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) has officially launched PANCREASaver, the world’s first AI-powered diagnostic system designed to detect early-stage pancreatic cancer. Developed in...

Malaysian Trio Win World Health Organization’s World No Tobacco Day Award 2025

In a Malaysian first, three Malaysians were awarded the World No Tobacco Day Award by the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, during the opening...

Luminaria Penang 2025

Photos from Luminaria Penang 2025 can be accessed HERE...

Cancer Matters: Genetic testing and early detection

Dr Ankush Kalra, Medical Manager, Gene Solutions and Mr Raja Iswara, Commercial Director, Gene Solutions share their insights on SPOT-MAS and how genetic testing assist with early detection of cancer...

UICC drives cancer agenda at WHA78 with focus on lung health and antimicrobial resistance

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is taking a leading role at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), held from 19 to 27 May 2025 in Geneva, with a…...

Early detection and long odds through genetic testing

“Cells gone wild.” It’s a phrase sometimes used to describe cancer: when cells become abnormal and start to multiply uncontrollably. This ‘misbehaviour’ is led by changes or mutations in our…...

Former U.S President Joe Biden diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has metastasised to the bone. The cancer, detected following further evaluation of a prostate nodule...

Pink Unity & Dato’ Chef Ismail launch cancer-friendly cookbook for cancer patients, survivors, and families

Pink Unity Malaysia, a support group under the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM), in collaboration with Dato’ Chef Ismail, Owner and Head Chef of Restaurant Rebung, today launched...