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President Muizzu: Tobacco Ban is Key to Maldives’ Cancer-Free Future

On World Cancer Day, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu highlighted Maldives progress toward eliminating cervical cancer as a public health issue by 2030 and announced government initiatives to establish a specialized cancer facility and broaden palliative care services nationwide. He noted that island and atoll primary healthcare centers currently screen for five common cancers, with plans to develop specialized screening facilities extending to urban healthcare centers.

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  • Together, through collective action and shared responsibility, we are building a future where prevention, early detection, and equitable access to care define our success.

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President Muizzu: Tobacco Ban is Key to Maldives’ Cancer-Free Future

2030 year target year for eliminating cervical cancer as a public health issue

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  • 2030 year target year for eliminating cervical cancer as a public health issue The Standard The President highlighted the Maldives’ progress toward the global objective of eliminating cervical cancer as a public health issue by 2030.

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  • The President shared a post on his official X account to mark World Cancer Day. Earlier today The Standard Earlier today, the President also shared a post on his official X account to mark the occasion.

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