Transcript Strategy for cancer prevention

THANK YOU!
Dr Ibtihal Fadhil
Regional Adviser, Noncommunicable Diseases,
WHO/EMRO
Contents
Marrakech, Morocco, 18-19 June 2010
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Global burden of cancer
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Regional burden of cancer
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Regional challenges in cancer prevention and control
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Cancer control strategy and framework for country action
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Recommendations
1. Cancer control strategy
Cancer control strategy and framework for country action
• Building on the WHA and RC resolution, the regional
cancer control strategy has been developed with Member
States through two regional consultation processes and
inter country meetings;
• This strategy comprises seven building blocks which were
taken together would help in developing a comprehensive
cancer control programme in Member States.
2. Objectives of the strategy
Cancer control strategy and framework for country action
• Promote national cancer control planning
among Member States;
• Strengthen cancer prevention, early detection
and management;
• Promote mobilization of resources;
• Strengthen cancer registration and promote
cancer research.
3. The regional alliance against cancer
Cancer control strategy and framework for country action
• EMRO, together with,
Princess Lalla Salma
association against cancer
signed a collaborative
agreement.
• The regional alliance against
cancer was created in 2007.
• The alliance is consistent
with the regional strategy for
cancer prevention and
control.
4. Targets
Cancer control strategy and framework for country action
By end of 2013
• 30% of Member States will have developed adequately
resources cancer control plans with measurable targets to
demonstrate impact;
• At least 75% of Member States
will be equipped with cancer
registries and trained staff;
• 50% of Member States
will have core staff trained
on palliative care.
Cancer control strategy and framework for country action
Seven approaches for the regional
framework for country action:
• Under each of the seven approaches, there are sets of actions
for Member States
Approach 1
7 approaches for the regional framework for country action
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Establish and strengthen comprehensive national cancer control
plans, policies, legislation and regulation
• Establish/ reactivate a national cancer control committee
headed by a prominent high-level person.
• Develop national cancer control plans or update existing plans,
to include an integrated set of activities covering six core
areas:
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prevention;
screening;
diagnosis and treatment;
palliative care;
registries; and
research
Approach 2
7 approaches for the regional framework for country action
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Assess magnitude of the problem and country priorities
• Assess the magnitude of the problem and pattern of cancer.
• Assess national capacity in:
– Financial
– Human resources
– Diagnostic and treatment facilities
– Medications
– Equity and accessibility
– Cancer registry and database
– NGOs (presence and strength)
– Research availability and capacity
Approach 3
7 approaches for the regional framework for country action
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Advocate for cancer control
• Design and implement an advocacy campaign.
• To mobilize political support for the national action plan for
cancer prevention and control through the mass media,
involving community and religious leaders and prominent
personalities.
• Advocate to mobilize resources.
• Advocate for necessary legislation and regulations to
reduce exposure to risk factors.
Approach 4
7 approaches for the regional framework for country action
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Develop the required mechanisms for implementation of national
plan
• Develop capacity and infrastructure
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Human resources at primary, secondary and tertiary levels
Training resources
Financial resources
Health system capacity (equipments, technology)
• Develop supportive activities:
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Coordinate efforts of all stakeholders
Mobilize resources
Involve community at all stages of development
Establish a national network
• Develop the monitoring and evaluation system
Approach 5
7 approaches for the regional framework for country action
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Strengthen primary prevention and early detection of cancer
(prevent what's preventable)*
support integration of
cancer prevention and
early detection
programs into primary
health care
WHO FCTC
6 proven measures
Diet and physical
activity and
health strategy
Promote early
detection and
screening
*in accordance with national priorities and resources
Strengthen
cancer-related
immunization
programmes
Approach 6
7 approaches for the regional framework for country action
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Improve cancer management, reduce pain and improve quality of
life
• Improve access to coordinated diagnosis
& treatment services;
• Increase human resources skills and
technology for diagnosis and treatment of
cancer;
• Develop primary and community based
palliative care programmes:
– to increase access to pain reducing medicines;
– to increase access to psychosocial and spiritual support for
patient and families.
Approach 7
7 approaches for the regional framework for country action
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Support cancer surveillance and research
• Develop / strengthen cancer registries, surveillance and
database;
• Promote research;
• Identify research priorities;
• Utilize collaborating centres and research network;
• Identify knowledge, gaps and evaluate strategies;
• Share research findings.
Contents
Marrakech, Morocco, 18-19 June 2010
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1
Global burden of cancer
2
Regional burden of cancer
3
Regional challenges in cancer prevention and control
4
Cancer control strategy and framework for country action
5
Recommendations
Recommendations
• Establish national cancer control committee.
• Develop/ review and finalize the national cancer
control plan in line with the regional cancer control
strategy.
• Adapt the regional strategy for cancer control
according to identified national needs ,resources
and priorities.
• Assess national resources for cancer control
guided by WHO tools.
• Develop a monitoring and evaluation system.
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