India Pledges $7.5 Million to Indo-Pacific Cervical Cancer Initiative

India has announced a grant of USD 7.5 million to support cervical cancer testing, screening, and diagnosis in the Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed this at the Cancer Moonshot event during the Quad Leaders’ Summit, aiming to enhance healthcare access and promote cancer prevention across the region.

In a significant move to bolster the fight against cervical cancer, India has pledged USD 7.5 million towards testing, screening, and diagnosis efforts in the Indo-Pacific region. The announcement came during the Cancer Moonshot event, hosted by US President Joe Biden, on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders' Summit in Delaware on Saturday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored that this initiative aims to provide affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare to people in the Indo-Pacific. 'India is ready to share its experience and expertise,' Modi stated, emphasizing the grant aligns with India's vision of 'One Earth, One Health'.

The Cancer Moonshot initiative sees the Quad nations—India, the US, Japan, and Australia—working collaboratively to address gaps in cervical cancer care. Modi also highlighted India's existing contributions, including the provision of 40 million vaccine doses under GAVI and the development of a cervical cancer vaccine.

(With inputs from agencies.)