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Malaysia launches nationwide cancer screenings to catch diseases early, aiming to screen over a million people and improve treatment outcomes.
Malaysia’s Health Ministry is urging citizens to get regular health screenings to catch chronic diseases early, especially cancers like breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate, which are often detected late, affecting treatment success and increasing financial and emotional burdens.
Over 60% of cancer patients are diagnosed at advanced stages, prompting a nationwide screening initiative with the National Cancer Society and NGOs aiming to screen over one million people.
The campaign, part of Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat, promotes early detection to improve outcomes and reduce strain on the healthcare system.
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad highlighted the need for sustained funding and support, including proposed budget increases and revised allowances for healthcare workers, to strengthen public health efforts and address staffing shortages.
Malasia lanza exámenes de detección de cáncer a nivel nacional para detectar enfermedades tempranas, con el objetivo de evaluar a más de un millón de personas y mejorar los resultados del tratamiento.