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National cancer control plans: a global analysis.
Yannick Romero1, Dario Trapani2, Sonali Johnson1
1Union for International Cancer Control, Geneva, Switzerland.
The Lancet. Oncology
|October 1, 2018
Summary
National cancer plans are vital for global cancer control, but implementation remains a challenge. Effective national cancer control plans (NCCPs) require realistic priorities, funding, and monitoring for successful cancer management.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Cancer Control
Background:
- National cancer plans are increasingly recognized as essential for addressing the global cancer burden.
- Effective cancer plans are crucial for prioritizing and coordinating cancer control programs worldwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a global analysis of national cancer-related health plans.
- To assess the inclusion of elements characterizing effective cancer plans.
- To understand the strengths and limitations of existing national cancer plans.
Main Methods:
- A standardized assessment questionnaire was used for global analysis.
- Evaluation of available national cancer-related health plans.
- Comparative analysis of countries with and without national cancer control plans (NCCPs).
Main Results:
- Progress noted in cancer plan development and stakeholder involvement.
- Limited evidence of cancer plan implementation observed globally.
- Countries with NCCPs showed more comprehensive and coherent plans than those without.
Conclusions:
- Key unmet needs include realistic priorities, specified programs, budgets, monitoring, research promotion, and information systems.
- Developing evidence-based, financed, and implemented NCCPs is crucial for translating policy into action.
- Emphasis on NCCPs is needed as countries progress towards universal health coverage.
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