PM Modi pledges $7.5 Mn to Quad Cancer Moonshot to battle cervical cancer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared assistance of USD 7.5 million in sampling kits, detection kits, and vaccines for nations combatting cervical cancer. Addressing the Cancer Moonshot event in Delaware, Modi stressed India's dedication to worldwide healthcare and its efforts in fighting cervical cancer.

"An integrated approach of prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment is necessary to reduce the burden of cancer. In India, a very cost-effective cervical cancer screening program is being carried out," he said. India has also developed its own vaccine for cervical cancer and is introducing new treatment protocols with the help of Artificial Intelligence.

Modi emphasized India's initiatives in offering affordable healthcare with the largest health insurance scheme globally and specialized centers for low-cost medicines. He stated that India plans to donate 40 million vaccine doses for the Indo-Pacific region through GAVI and QUAD programs.

"I want to thank President Biden for organizing this event. This reflects our shared determination to provide affordable, accessible, and quality health care," Modi added. He also mentioned India's readiness to share its experience and expertise with other countries and its cooperation in radiotherapy treatment and capacity building.

The White House-led Cancer Moonshot initiative seeks to advance cancer treatment by promoting collaboration across different sectors. So far, 95 new programs, policies, and resources have been implemented, with input from 170 private companies, non-profits, academic institutions, and patient groups.