Pakistan to launch free cancer screening for children

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - The government has taken a significant step toward cancer prevention in the country.

A delegation from Europe’s largest cancer research center, led by renowned cancer specialist Dr Stephen Fista, met with Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal.

The team of doctors and researchers announced a year-long program to provide free cancer screening for children in Pakistan using advanced technology.

Minister Mustafa Kamal stated that free cancer screening for children will soon begin with cutting-edge technology. He added that Pakistani pathologists will also receive training as part of this initiative.