Singapore, July 18 -- A regional effort to improve cervical cancer care for patients has launched in Malaysia. Involving 6 countries in Southeast Asia, Project ACTIVE 2.0 aims to enhance cervical cancer treatment and support patient recovery across Southeast Asia.

The three-year initiative will focus on strengthening healthcare systems through clinical training, infrastructure upgrades, and digital innovations, with the goal of expanding access to high-quality, targeted cervical cancer care for patients and their families.

Cervical cancer remains a significant health challenge in Southeast Asia, with over 69,000 new cases and 38,000 deaths reported in 2022, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While modern radiation treatme...