{"id":1156308,"date":"2026-02-03T21:29:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1156308"},"modified":"2026-02-03T21:29:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:29:06","slug":"speaker-calls-for-awareness-early-detection-on-world-cancer-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/speaker-calls-for-awareness-early-detection-on-world-cancer-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker calls for awareness, early detection on World Cancer Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday underscored the need for greater awareness, early diagnosis and coordinated action to tackle cancer, describing it as a global challenge affecting millions across age, gender and nationality.<\/div>\n
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In a statement issued on World Cancer Day, the speaker said the annual observance served as a reminder of the importance of timely detection, effective treatment and preventive measures to reduce the burden of the disease.<\/div>\n
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Referring to this year\u2019s theme, United by Unique, Ayaz Sadiq said every patient\u2019s experience with cancer was different, and stressed that health policies should reflect individual patient needs.<\/div>\n
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He emphasised the shared responsibility of governments, healthcare professionals, civil society, media and the public in addressing the challenge.<\/div>\n
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While acknowledging improvements in outcomes due to advances in research and medical facilities, the speaker said healthy lifestyles, regular medical check-ups and early diagnosis remained critical.<\/div>\n
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He called for collective efforts to raise awareness about cancer risks and promote timely screening.<\/div>\n
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Reaffirming parliament\u2019s commitment to strengthening the healthcare sector, Mr Sadiq said legislative measures would continue to support improved access to cancer treatment and research.<\/div>\n
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He also highlighted the national HPV vaccination campaign launched in September 2025, which provides free vaccines to girls aged 9 to 14 to prevent cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women.<\/div>\n
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Urging wider awareness, he called on parents to ensure their daughters were vaccinated and appealed to civil society and the media to help dispel misconceptions.<\/div>\n
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The speaker praised the Punjab government and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for enhancing cancer care facilities, particularly the establishment of Pakistan\u2019s first state-of-the-art Co-EBL Cancer Treatment Centre in Lahore, aimed at expanding access to modern treatment, especially for underprivileged patients.<\/div>\n
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Expressing solidarity with cancer patients and their families, Ayaz Sadiq urged society to adopt a compassionate and supportive approach to help patients face the disease with confidence.<\/div>\n
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Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah also stressed the urgency of increasing cancer awareness and ensuring equitable access to healthcare, calling for a coordinated national strategy to address the challenge.<\/div>\n
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