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Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Implementing the WHO Indicators for assessing palliative care development in three countries: a Do-It-Yourself approach.

Article

01 Jan 2025

The report assesses global palliative care using 14 WHO indicators to identify health system strengths and weaknesses at the country level. Pilot projects in Benin, Morocco, and Uruguay and a’Do-it-yourself’ approach offer valuable insights and applicable lessons for global palliative care development that can be replicated in other countries.

ArticleCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetes+2
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Podcast "Let's Talk Cancer" – 'Rewriting Cancer': stories of resilience and change in cancer care

Article

19 Dec 2024

In this episode of Let’s Talk Cancer, discover a series of short, 5mn branded films produced for UICC by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, entitled 'Rewriting Cancer'. This initiative highlights people’s experiences with cancer around the world: patients, their loved ones, caregivers, medical professionals, volunteers. &nbsp;While the 'Rewriting Cancer' series is anchored in people’s ex...

ArticleCancerMeaningful Engagement of People with Lived ExperiencesHealth promotion

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WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Women’s Cancer in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region: Situation analysis and investment case report

Report

16 Dec 2024

In response to calls from Member States for evidence-based guidance, WHO’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean conducted a comprehensive situation analysis and investment case on the impact of women’s cancers on health systems and economies. The findings underscore the urgent need for early intervention to mitigate the growing crisis. Key takeaways include:In 2020, breast and cervica...

ReportCancerMultistakeholder Collaboration

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Medicines Patent Pool (MPP)

The Medicines Patent Pool unveils new version of MedsPaL for streamlined access to global health intellectual property information

Article

27 Nov 2024

The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) is pleased to announce the launch of a new version of its patents and licences database MedsPaL. MedsPalis a free resource that provides crucial information on the intellectual property status of patented essential medicines, COVID-19 vaccines, and long-acting platform technologies, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).The latest updat...

ArticleCancerCardiovascular DiseaseDiabetesAccess to essential medicines and services

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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

The Access to Oncology Medicines Coalition: Enhanced in-Country Coordination for Sustainable Access

16 Nov 2024

The disparity in access to essential cancer medicines between less and more affluent countries is a major source ofinequities in access to cancer care. In May 2022, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) launched a new initiative, the Access to Oncology Medicines Coalition (ATOM Coalition), bringing together over 40 organisations from the private and civil society sectors to cooperate a...

CancerAccess to essential medicines and services

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eClinicalMedicine

An economic evaluation of breast cancer interventions in Kenya

Publication

07 Nov 2024

Background Cancer is the third leading cause of death in Kenya. Breast cancer is responsible for 3100 deaths annually. Quantifying the economic and social impacts of breast cancer supports inclusion of cancer care within Kenya's universal healthcare plan. Methods Kenya's Ministry of Health led an economic cost-benefit analysis of expanding breast cancer prevention and treatment services....

PublicationCancerNCD LabHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingHarmful use of alcohol+3

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HelpAge International

Achieving UHC fit for an ageing world

Report

05 Nov 2024

By 2030, 1.4 billion people will be aged 60 and over. Yet the majority of health and care systems worldwide remain unprepared for population ageing and associated rises in rates non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and disabilities. This is particularly true in low- and middle-income countries where the majority of older people live.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Today, millions of older people in these co...

ReportCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetes+13

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HelpAge International

Driving equitable action on NCDs and healthy ageing to achieve health for all at all ages

Briefs & Fact Sheets

05 Nov 2024

Older people are the age group most at risk from NCDs, yet all too often they are left behind in policy and practice. &nbsp; HelpAge's 14-page briefing, accompanied by a two-page overview with key messages, considers the intersection of older age with NCDs and disability, and their importance for health systems and societies alike. It outlines the unique challenges facing older people livin...

Briefs & Fact SheetsPublicationCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory Diseases+14

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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Breast cancer advocacy handbook

Report

30 Oct 2024

UICC’s Breast Cancer Advocacy handbook aims to guide and inspire cancer organisations and advocates in mobilising governments and institutions to prioritise breast cancer in national funding and policy agendas, driving progress to reduce the national breast cancer burden. The handbook is aligned with, and builds upon, WHO’s Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI), which aims to cut global breas...

ReportCancerHealth promotionHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingSocial determinants of health+3

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The George Institute for Global Health

A discussion about the Lancet Commission on Women and Cancer - Dr Ophira Ginsburg and Dr Carinna Hockham

Dialogue

25 Oct 2024

This episode features a discussion with Dr Ophira Ginsburg and Dr Carinna Hockham about the Lancet Commission on Women and Cancer, currently underway. The Commission is exploring the relationship between gender, power and cancer, and is taking an intentionally broad, intersectional feminist approach to its investigation. Despite the Commission’s title the work is inclusive of all genders insofar...

DialogueCancerGender, equity and human rights

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Patient navigation for early detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer: technical brief

Report

15 Oct 2024

Overview&nbsp; The Global Breast Cancer Initiative aims to address disparities in access to care to reduce mortality rates globally. Patient navigation is an evidence-based personalized intervention designed to guide patients through often complex cancer care systems to receive timely access, particularly in low-income and minority populations. It is useful in settings with limited availability...

ReportCancerMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationAccess to essential medicines and services+6

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World Health Organization

Science in 5: Breast cancer: Take charge of your health

Briefs & Fact Sheets

14 Oct 2024

Did you know that both men and women can get breast cancer? It is the most common type of cancer amongst women, and most breast cancers are self-detected.&nbsp; Our expert Dr Mary Nyangasi explains in Science in 5 today.

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth promotionHarmful use of alcohol+3

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