Urgency in action: Pakistan’s cancer challenge

Pakistan Observer
Jan 28, 2024

Urgency in action: Pakistan’s cancer challenge


In the tapestry of public health challenges, cancer emerges as a formidable thread that weaves its way through communities worldwide. As Pakistan grapples with the increasing prevalence of this relentless adversary, the urgency of addressing the burgeoning crisis comes sharply into focus. With an alarming 19 million new cancer cases reported in 2020, the upcoming World Cancer Day in 2024 serves as a poignant reminder of the need for collective action.