Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Hong Kong, with survival strongly linked to early-stage diagnosis. Despite advances in imaging, many lung cancers go undetected or are diagnosed late, limiting treatment options and outcomes.

Cervical cancer remains one of the most common cancers among Malaysian women, with the majority of cases linked to human papillomavirus (HPV). Since Malaysia introduced school-based immunization in 2010, vaccination coverage among adolescents has been modest, while intent and uptake among adults remains low. To bridge this gap, a public awareness campaign held on September 26, 2025 at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM (HCTM-UKM) framed HPV vaccination, screening, and education as the pillars of prevention in the fight against cervical cancer. The interactive dialogue, “HPV Vaccination: 1 Injection with 1,000 Protections”, featured Professor Dr. Mohamad Nasir Shafiee and Professor Dr. Nirmala Kampan, Consultant Obstetricians and Gynecologists at HCTM-UKM, alongside cervical cancer survivor, Ms. Sharifah Nurul Huda. Together, they highlighted the urgent need to improve vaccine acceptance, expand access, and dispel misconceptions that remain a barrier to protection against HPV-related cancers.