Dr. Harriet Rumgay

“The findings underscore the major role that infection control can play in reducing the global cancer burden,”

Dr. Harriet Rumgay · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01

A new IARC analysis linked about 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024 to infections.

“Despite progress in vaccination and screening, infection-related cancers remain a major global challenge, with the burden falling disproportionately on populations in low- and middle-income countries.”

Dr. Harriet Rumgay · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01

Rumgay noted the disproportionate burden of infection-related cancers falls on low- and middle-income countries.