Free cancer screening for vulnerable women

On the occasion of the 95th anniversary of Vietnamese Women's Day, October 20, more than 2,000 vulnerable women across the country will receive free cervical cancer screening using HPV testing within the framework of the social security program "Touch, share, give hope".

According to medical experts, cervical cancer is one of the most common diseases in Vietnamese women and can be prevented if detected early. However, many cases are only detected at a late stage, making treatment less effective. HPV testing is considered a modern screening method, helping to detect risks early and improve treatment effectiveness.

This is the third year of the social security program “Touch, share, give hope” to help disadvantaged women get screened for cervical cancer. Photo: Organizing Committee

The program targets disadvantaged women such as street vendors, domestic workers, workers, migrant workers, etc., aged 30-50, especially single women with young children. This is a group that has little access to regular health services.

Women from vulnerable groups can register to participate in the program through social organizations, local women's associations or the program's health partners in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The campaign also launched a series of community activities on both digital platforms and live events. Notably, the online discussion on “Early cancer screening: A proactive journey for health” is worth noting. The program brings together medical experts, psychologists and beneficiaries to spread medical knowledge, help the community understand the importance of early cancer screening, encourage a healthy lifestyle and build the habit of regular health check-ups.

In addition, there is the “Run for a Healthy Life” sports activity, an initiative that combines digital running and live races held at universities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This effort not only encourages young people to cultivate a healthy lifestyle but also conveys a message of community responsibility in joining hands to care for the health of disadvantaged women.

Each kilometer completed in the live race “Healthy Steps” will be equivalent to 20,100 VND to contribute to the program fund “Touch and share, give hope”. Photo: Organizing Committee

Funds are raised from the community through daily activities: Each card-tap transaction at the linked payment point will contribute 2,010 VND; each completed kilometer in the online race "Running for a Healthy Life" will correspond to 2,010 VND, and for the live race it is 20,100 VND/km. The entire amount is used to sponsor free HPV testing and cancer screening.

The program “Touch, share, give hope” is jointly organized by the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), Mastercard and the Vietnamese Community Online Services Joint Stock Company (Payoo), with the expectation of contributing to raising public awareness of early cancer screening, providing access to healthcare for disadvantaged women and spreading the spirit of compassion in society.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/van-de-quan-tam/tam-soat-ung-thu-mien-phi-cho-phu-nu-yeu-the-20251014154015104.htm