LAUSR

Amount allocated in 2017 for this initiative RM 754,892.00 (US$ 195,353 or CHF 187,509.16) Background and context: Urbanization and its discontent have seen more urban poor in need of immediate medical intervention. Only a small percentage of women ever performed mammogram due to medical screening cost and poor knowledge pertaining to mammography screening for breast cancer. A massive health education campaign through multiple methods and agencies is necessary to upend this deep-seated perception. Aim: MAKNA's mobile mammography screening unit aims to improve lifesaving chances of people afflicted by cancer through early detection of presymptomatic cancer, using approved and fully equipped vehicle with the latest technology available. Focusing in early detectionGarnering resources inter alia to help the financially-challenged cancer patientsMany cases that come to MAKNA come in the late stages where help of a cure is usually less than 30%Enhancing knowledge and awareness among general publicEconomic-wise:...