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UICC to launch new World Cancer Declaration 2025-2030

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is in the final stages of drafting a new World Cancer Declaration, set to guide global cancer control efforts from 2025 to 2035.…...

New tool targets cervical cancer elimination

A new modelling tool designed to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) was launched this week in Lyon, France. The Elimination Planning Tool...

LCNM launches first national guidelines for early-stage lung cancer surgery

Lung Cancer Network Malaysia (LCNM) has launched Malaysia’s first-ever clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for the peri-operative management of early-stage respectable non-small cell lung cancer...

Dr Saunthari Somasundaram elected President-Elect of Global NCD Alliance for 2025–2027 term

Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, President and Medical Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), and Co-Chairperson of NCD Malaysia has been elected as the President-Elect of the NCD Alliance...

NCD Matters : Breathing life into global lung health

In this pivotal episode of NCD Matters, Dr Saunthari Somasundaram sits down with YB Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, the Minister of Health Malaysia, to discuss the country’s bold steps…...

UICC pushes for global lung cancer reform

Lung cancer remains the most diagnosed cancer and the deadliest worldwide, claiming 1.8 million lives annually—more than colorectal and liver cancers combined and nearly triple the toll of breast...

Civil society unites in Kuala Lumpur, demands global action on non-communicable diseases

In a powerful show of solidarity, civil society organisations on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) from across ASEAN and the WHO South-East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Kuala Lumpur to affirm...

New cancer facility by Hospital Picaso aims to streamline oncology care

Hospital Picaso has opened its Cancer Centre, a purpose-built facility offering seamless cancer care under one roof. By integrating early screening, diagnostics, advanced treatment and supportive care...

Alliance Bank Expands Access to Cancer Screening with Prince Court Medical Centre, National Cancer Society Malaysia 

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, Prince Court Medical Centre and the National Cancer Society of Malaysia have joined forces in a landmark partnership to improve access to cancer screening and...

SEACare 2025

SEACare 2025, themed ‘Strategic Partnerships in Healthcare Innovation: Fostering Collaboration for Digital Transformation’, is organised by Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd and...