VP Sara urges Pinoys to join fight vs cancer
WORLD CANCER DAY

VP Sara urges Filipinos to join fight vs cancer

/ 04:50 AM February 05, 2024

Sara Duterte —Inday Sara Dutere FB page

Sara Duterte —Inday Sara Dutere FB page

Filipinos should join forces and “inspire one another” to work against the challenges posed by cancer, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Sunday.

In her message on the observance of World Cancer Day, Duterte praised the technological advancements in treating cancer, as well as other medical interventions against the illness.

Article continues after this advertisement

“This progress fuels our unwavering commitment to continue our relentless pursuit of cures and preventive measures,” she said.

FEATURED STORIES

READ: Cancer burden: Draining people’s lives, pockets

Duterte, who is also the education secretary, assured the public that she would like to join in with the global efforts against cancer, even as she called on Filipinos to use their “voices, platforms and resources to confront and address this formidable illness.”

Article continues after this advertisement

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the observance of World Cancer Day was meant to increase the disease awareness and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment.

Data from the WHO showed that cancer has been the “leading cause of death” in the world, with 20 million new cancer cases reported and nearly 10 million fatalities, based on its 2022 data. INQ

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Cancer, Fight, Health, Sara Duterte

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.