The current status of National Cancer Control Plans in Africa: Data from 32 countries.
J Cancer Policy
; 37: 100430, 2023 09.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37392842
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Cancer incidence and mortality are rapidly rising in Africa. National Cancer Control Plans (NCCPs have contributed to a reduction in the burden of some preventable cancers, availing early diagnosis and adequate treatment modalities and palliative care, while sustaining them with sufficient monitoring systems. knowledge we undertook a cross-sectional survey across continental Africa to understand the presence of NCCPs, availability of early detection and screening policies and the status of health financing pertaining to cancer.METHODS:
Through an online survey, we approached key cancer care staff in 54 countries. Questions were themed in 3 main areas - Cancer registries and national cancer control plans (NCCPs) availability in countries, Cancer screening, diagnosis and management capacity, Financing in cancer care.RESULTS:
On 54 approached respondents, we received 32 responses. 88 % of responding countries have active national cancer registries, 75 % with NCCPs and 47 % with cancer screening policies and practices. Universal Health Coverage is available in 40 % of countries.CONCLUSION:
Our study shows that there is a scarcity of NCCPs in Africa. Deliberate investment in cancer registry and clinical services is key to improving access to care and ultimately reduce cancer mortality in Africa.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Delivery of Health Care
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Neoplasms
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
En
Journal:
J Cancer Policy
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Rwanda