38,000 women to benefit from mammogram screening subsidies
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The National Population and Family Development Board has designated RM9 million for mammogram screening subsidies that will aid 38,000 women. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri unveiled the allocation during the launch of Sarawak's Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026 celebrations at Padang Merdeka.
The initiative aims to encourage more women to undergo early breast cancer screening, as it is one of the most prevalent cancers affecting women. Nancy expressed hope that more women would take advantage of the program, which will provide screening slots at available facilities across the country. She urged women to register early to secure their spots.
The mammogram subsidy program was introduced in 2007 to expand access to early breast cancer screening, benefiting 598,919 women nationwide as of September 30. In Sarawak, 90,075 women have undergone screening, with 88 diagnosed with cancer. Nancy highlighted the availability of mammogram screening facilities in several hospitals in Sarawak, including Kuching, Sibu, and Miri.
Early screening is crucial, as Nancy emphasized, urging women not to wait until they turn 40 to undergo screening.
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