Project ACTIVE 2.0 (A20)

𝗥𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗡 𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗸𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗼 officially partners 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝟮.𝟬 🏥 RSUPN Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo (RSCM) - RSUPN Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo – Indonesia’s National Referral and Teaching Hospital – has officially joined Project ACTIVE 2.0, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮, and DEG Impulse. ✨ As the country’s foremost academic medical center, RSCM plays a central role in advancing cancer care, education, and research. The hospital continues to pioneer clinical excellence through its commitment to innovation, professional training, and accessible, patient-centered care. ⭐ Through Project ACTIVE 2.0, RSCM is strengthening cervical cancer services with the introduction of 3D Hybrid Brachytherapy technology—enabling more precise radiation delivery that improves treatment success, reduces side effects, and enhances quality of life for patients. This milestone partnership also supports RSCM’s continued leadership in medical education, having trained over 150 oncology professionals from 14 provinces and 25 hospital radiotherapy centers since 2021. 🤝 Together, we are proud to support RSUPN Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo in expanding access to world-class cancer treatment and training—ensuring every woman in Indonesia can receive safer, faster, and more effective cervical cancer care. Elekta PT Besindo Medi Prima Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) - Vietnam #ProjectACTIVE20 #RSCM #KankerServiks #CervicalCancer #Indonesia #kanker #oncology #cancersurvivor

𝗥𝗦 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗶𝘀 officially partners 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝟮.𝟬 🏥 RS Kanker Dharmais - Rumah Sakit Kanker "Dharmais" - Pusat Kanker Nasional – Indonesia’s National Cancer Center – has officially partnered with Project ACTIVE 2.0, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮, and DEG Impulse. ✨ As the nation’s premier cancer center, RS Kanker Dharmais continues to set the standard for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, research, and medical education—playing a central role in shaping the future of oncology in Indonesia. ⭐ Through Project ACTIVE 2.0, Dharmais is advancing cervical cancer care by introducing cutting-edge radiotherapy techniques, expanding training for healthcare professionals, and sharing expertise with hospitals nationwide. This collaboration ensures that women across Indonesia can access safer, faster, and more effective treatment, supported by the latest innovation and compassionate care. 🤝 Together, we are moving toward a future where every woman has the chance to heal, hope, and thrive—with RS Kanker Dharmais leading the way in this national effort. Elekta PT Besindo Medi Prima Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) - Vietnam #ProjectACTIVE20 #RSKankerDharmais #DharmaisHospital #KankerServiks #CervicalCancer #Indonesia #brachytherapy #cancersurvivor #cancerpatient #cancer #oncology

𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 (𝗥𝗦𝗠𝗛) officially partners 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝟮.𝟬 🌎 Over 8.6 million lives in South Sumatra rely on access to timely, high-quality cancer care. Now, there’s new hope. ✨As a regional cancer center, RSMH will: 1️⃣ Train hospitals across Sumatra in best practices and radiotherapy protocols 2️⃣ Receive global mentorship and support from 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗢, DEG Impulse, Elekta, and Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) - Vietnam 3️⃣ Strengthen oncology infrastructure and long-term planning 📊 With ~36,000 new cervical cancer cases each year in Indonesia, this milestone marks a powerful step toward better outcomes enabled by project ACTIVE 2.0 : A collaboration led by Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮, and global partners to enhance cervical-cancer care in Indonesia. PT Besindo Medi Prima #ProjectACTIVE20 #CervicalCancerCare #IndonesiaHealth #RSMH #SouthSumatra #OncologyEquity #CancerAwareness

𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝟮.𝟬 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗔 On September 24, 2025, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮, and DEG Impulse officially launched Project ACTIVE 2.0 in Indonesia — a landmark partnership to strengthen cervical cancer treatment across Indonesia. Building on the foundation laid by Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin's introduction of the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟰, Project ACTIVE 2.0 showcases the robust bilateral relations between Indonesia and Germany. The iniative directly contributes to Indonesia's 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮) by addressing 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲. Four national hospitals — Rumah Sakit Kanker "Dharmais" - Pusat Kanker Nasional, RSUPN Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo, RSUP Dr. Sardjito, and 𝗥𝗦𝗨𝗣 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗻 — were named as Centers of Excellence under this 3-year initiative. These hospitals will become hubs for advanced training, infrastructure development, and patient recovery, ensuring sustainable improvements in cancer care. With approximately 36,000 new cases of cervical cancer each year in Indonesia, ACTIVE 2.0 will deliver advanced radiotherapy, international expertise, and professional training to improve patient outcomes and bring hope to women nationwide. Together, we are building stronger healthcare systems and advancing cancer care for the future. Benjamin Knoedler | Marco Christ | daniel alex | Paul Lee | Yohei Watanabe | Marco Lee | Aphiyut Udomphon | Haruji Sugano | Ngoc Tran Elekta Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) - Vietnam PT Besindo Medi Prima #ACTIVE20 #CancerCare #Indonesia

🏆 EMBRACE II took the spotlight at #ESTRO25 after winning the Donal Hollywood Award! At #ESTRO25, Prof Richard Pötter presented the overall results of EMBRACE II — a landmark, multi-centre prospective study in locally advanced cervical cancer. This congress report explores how EMBRACE II sets a new benchmark for IGRT-IMRT + cisplatin + MR-IGABT, and why its protocol is poised to become the new standard of care. The EMBRACE Collaborative Group received the prestigious Donal Hollywood Award in recognition of this outstanding achievement. 👉 Read the full congress report: https://bit.ly/46TA2ar Kari Tanderup Alina Sturdza Nicole Eder-Nesvacil Sofia Spampinato Kirchheiner Kathrin #RadiationOncology #CervicalCancer #EMBRACEII #Brachytherapy #ClinicalResearch

𝗥𝗦𝗨𝗣 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗷𝗶𝘁𝗼 officially partners 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝟮.𝟬 Sardjito Hospital, located in Yogyakarta, is a leading referral and teaching hospital in Indonesia under 𝗞𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮 (Indonesia Ministry of Health). Renowned for excellence in patient care, medical education, specialist training, and healthcare innovation, Sardjito Hospital is a cornerstone of Indonesia's medical progress, having trained multiple generations of doctors and oncology specialists. Cervical cancer poses a significant and enduring health challenge in Indonesia. Annually, approximately 36,000 women are diagnosed, resulting in over 21,000 deaths (WHO 2024). The burden of cervical cancer in the Special Region of Yogyakarta and the surrounding regions is among the highest in Indonesia. As an official partner of Project ACTIVE 2.0, Sardjito Hospital will enhance cervical cancer treatment in their region by introducing advanced radioitherapy techniques through education and training. This initiative ensures healthcare professionals—including doctors-in-training, oncology specialists, and technical staff—gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and expertise, empowering them to deliver superior cervical cancer care. Hope for everyone dealing with cervical cancer. Paul Lee Reza Aditya Irawan Yohei Watanabe Haruji Sugano Aphiyut Udomphon #ProjectACTIVE20 #RSSardjito #KankerServiks #CervicalCancer #Indonesia #brachytherapy #cancersurvivor #cancerpatient #cancer #oncology

Since 2021, Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) has been a key partner and facilitator of Project ACTIVE. Their effective management helped the project overcome pandemic restrictions, bring coalition members together, facilitate new dimensions in clinical learning, and touch patients' lives. In 2025, ASSIST will be once again supporting ACTIVE 2.0 across 14 major cities in Southeast Asia. The mission remains unchanged - to enhance cervical cancer treatment and patient recovery across Southeast Asia. Hope for everyone dealing with cervical cancer. Ngoc Tran, Thy Hoang, Marco Lee, Yohei Watanabe, Aphiyut Udomphon, Paul Lee, Uli Krumme, Paul Anderson, Fanny Suen, Alice Schmitt, Fabiana Bernabe, Fernando Escaleira Alves, Eric Sewsingh, Jimy C. Gunawan, MCom, PMP®, Lisza Haslan Tan, Primoz Petric, Ros Suzanna A Bustamam, Dr. Yusri Musa Dr Jasmin Jalil Assoc. Prof. Gokula Appalanaido daniel alex Dr. Umesh Mahantshetty DEG Impulse | Elekta | Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

We are pleased to announce that the 8th FARO and Elekta Webinar will be held on July 23rd AT 18:00 (Singapore time). The session entitled “International Collaboration Meets Cervical Cancer Strategy,” will highlight Project ACTIVE, which was implemented in Vietnam from 2021 to 2024. Project ACTIVE, sponsored by DEG (Germany) and Elekta, successfully trained over 160 healthcare professionals in IGABT for cervical cancer across three institutions in Vietnam. This initiative marked a significant milestone in the advancement of brachytherapy for cervical cancer in the country. We are honored to welcome two distinguished speakers who were directly involved in this impactful project and will share their insights and experiences. Pre-registration is required to attend the webinar. Please register through the link below. https://lnkd.in/gm66kxEn

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 We are delighted that the 8th FARO and #Elekta webinar will be featuring our 2021 endeavor Project ACTIVE in Vietnam. Sponsored by DEG Impulse and Elekta, Project ACTIVE was the first-ever capacity-building project for cervical cancer in Vietnam between government and private sector. 🗓 Date: July 23rd, 2025 🕔 Time: 18:00 – 19:00 (SGT) 🔍 Agenda Highlights 1) Learn about the challenges of cervical cancer care in South East Asia, and how we bridged the gap through international collaboration 2) Get inspired from the Vietnamese Clinical Speakers who were directly involved in Project ACTIVE. 3) Get excited for upcoming activity at FARO 2025 📲 Scan the QR code or click the link to view the full agenda and register: https://lnkd.in/gm66kxEn Thank you Project ACTIVE team for making this happen! Paul Lee, Ngoc Tran, Aphiyut Udomphon, Haruji Sugano, Fanny Suen, ASSIST Creativelab, mayang permata, daniel alex, Primoz Petric, Yohei Watanabe, Marco Lee, Uli Krumme DEG Impulse | Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) #CervicalCancer #ProjectACTIVE #FARO #RadiationOncology #Brachytherapy #IGABT #ChiangMai #THASTRO Register now and see you soon !