MDA–NCSM Collaboration: Expanding Access to HPV Vaccination Through Dental Outreach
The Malaysian Dental Association (MDA) is proud to announce a collaborative initiative with the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) to support the “Leaving No One Behind” (LNOB 2.0) Health Promotion Campaign, aimed at increasing awareness and access to HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination by offering HPV vaccination at a subsidised rate to B40 and underprivileged community.
In a meeting held on 4 July 2025 at Wisma MDA, Kelana Jaya, MDA and NCSM explored avenues to involve the dental community in public health advocacy, particularly in promoting HPV awareness and prevention as part of holistic oral health care. As we know, HPV infection, particularly with HPV-16, is a significant risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer, which is a type of head and neck cancer.
How Dentists Can Get Involved: Registered dental practitioners may enrol in the program through NCSM and promote the campaign to their patients through their clinics.
This collaboration also extends MDA’s participation in NCSM’s ongoing Jejak Kanser community programs, dental practitioners may contribute by volunteering to perform oral health screenings.
NCSM’s campaign will also be prominently featured in the upcoming MDA Newsletter and across our official platforms.
We look forward to the continued growth of this meaningful partnership in advancing both oral and overall health for the Malaysian community. Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to get involved!
In Picture From Left: Dr. Ruthresa Rao, Assistant Medical Director NCSM; Dr. Chong Zhen Feng, President MDA; Dr. Leevyadhashiny A/P Ganasan, Medical Director, Community Healthcare Department, NCSM
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