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Ministry of Health
Parliamentary QA

MEASURES FOR PREVENTION, DETECTION AND EARLY TREATMENT TO REVERSE INCREASE IN CANCER RATES AMONG PEOPLE UNDER 40

25 February 2026

NOTICE PAPER NO. 528

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 25 FEBRUARY 2026


Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Ms Valerie Lee

MP for Pasir Ris-Changi GRC


Question No. 1537

To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health in light of the rise in cancer rates among people aged under 40, what comprehensive cross-sector measures is the Government implementing to address prevention, early detection, research into causes, environmental risk factors, lifestyle interventions and timely access to treatment to reverse this concerning trend.


Answer

1           To address the rising burden of cancer, we have been embarking on upstream population health measures such as discouraging smoking and alcohol consumption, promoting healthy diet and physical activity. For specific cancers, we also encourage vaccinations, and early detection through evidence-based screening programmes under Healthier SG.

2           The Government will continue to support research into the causes, detection and management of cancer, and work through the Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium to better coordinate the work of local cancer researchers. We will also regularly review and monitor our efforts in cancer prevention and care.