Greater Petaling, Malaysia
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Greater Petaling
Malaysia
Greater Petaling joined C/Can a year after Malaysia hosted the World Cancer Congress, with the goal of maintaining the momentum of this global event and improving cancer survival rates in Malaysia, which are low compared to other upper-middle-income countries. Specifically, Greater Petaling is aiming to improve cross-city collaboration, promote knowledge-sharing and build on Malaysia’s strong political commitment to strengthen cancer care.
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Country
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Joined C/CAN
January 2019
Why it matters
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143.9Cancer incidence rate (per 100,000)
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1.4 MGreater Petaling population
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87.3Cancer mortality rate (per 100,000)
Needs and challenges in Greater Petaling
A multidisciplinary technical committee of local experts and institutions is currently undertaking an analysis of the state of cancer care in the city and identifying essential priorities.
Projects in Greater Petaling
The catalytic effect of C/Can’s model and approach will help to accelerate the implementation of cancer care solutions to where it is needed most, not only benefitting the cities of Greater Petaling but also the rest of the country.
Y.B. Puan Dr Siti Mariah Bt Mahmoud
Executive Councilor for Health, Women and Family Empowerment, State of Selangor
Stories from Greater Petaling
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