, May 17 -- State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr MA Muhit has highlighted Bangladesh's strong emphasis on primary healthcare as the foundation of universal health coverage and effective cancer prevention and control.

At the Commonwealth Health Coordination Forum in Geneva on Sunday , he reaffirmed government's commitment to strengthening equitable and resilient cancer care systems.

Bangladesh Ambassador and Permanent Representative in Geneva Nahida Sobhan accompanied the State Minister during the event, said the Bangladesh Mission in Geneva.

The State Minister showcased Bangladesh's ongoing initiatives, including national cancer management guidelines, expansion of cancer registries, HPV vaccination campaign for adolescent gi...