Zero Helicobacter Igan Network

This study aimed to understand and reduce the risk of stomach cancer in two provinces of Laos. Over 1,200 adult residents were tested for H. pylori, a bacteria linked to cancer. Those who tested positive received antibiotic treatment, and higher-risk participants also had an endo…

This study aimed to prevent gastric (stomach) cancer in Bhutan by finding and treating people infected with H. pylori, a common stomach bacteria that raises cancer risk. Over 1,000 permanent residents aged 12 and up from 24 villages were tested. Those found to be infected were of…