October 2017
Local cancer care experts are leading projects designed to respond to the city’s challenges and enhance its capacity to address patient needs.
To contribute to the organisation’s gender equity strategy, C/Can has put together a working group to generate recommendations on how to build gender-responsive health systems.
Based on the input of 172 local experts and 20 inter-institutional working groups, Yangon has completed a situational analysis addressing the quality and capacity of cancer care services in the city, as well as the extent to which patients are placed at the centre of care.
The 16 projects identified by Yangon’s City Executive Committee are designed to increase patient access to create specific quality control manuals for key disciplines like pathology and radiology, and create cross-institutional, multi-disciplinary groups to address key cancer types – helping Yangon design a new, connected future for cancer care.
“Civil society plays a vital role in building an inclusive, responsive, and accountable health system. We are proud to take part in this transformative initiative and are determined to ensure that the voices of communities—especially those most affected by cancer—are heard and integrated at every stage of the process.”
“This partnership with the Ministry of Health marks a turning point in our approach to cancer control in our country. By working with C/Can and involving our local experts and communities, we are committed to implementing sustainable, data-driven improvements so that no one is left behind in their cancer journey.”
“This second edition of the program will build on the experience gained from the first edition as we continue to explore and analyse strategies for investing in women oncologists to ensure the sustainability of C/Can's work in the cities. We also aim to learn more about effective ways to support women in leadership roles and contribute to closing gender disparities in the healthcare sector.”
“The findings from this research will be instrumental in refining the technical cooperation programme, ensuring that our support is tailored and effective for the specific needs of the cities we serve.”
“Through C/Can, we have an unparalleled opportunity to ensure that progress made in cancer care at a city level will benefit the most people in both Abuja and the rest of Nigeria.”
Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health and Sports
Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Health and Sports
Yangon Region Government
Myanmar Medical Association
Yangon General Hospital, Hospital Administration
Yangon Regional Health Department, Ministry of Health and Sports
Department of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Ministry of Health and Sports (MOHS)
Shwe Yaung Hnin Si Cancer Foundation
Yangon General Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology
Yangon General Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology
Central Women’s Hospital, Hospital Administration
Yangon Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Haemato-Oncology
U Hla Tun Cancer Foundation
Myanmar Private Hospital Association
Yangon General Hospital
New Yangon General Hospital
Yangon Children Hospital
Central Women’s Hospital
Yangon Speciality Hospital
North Oakkalapa General Hospital
Yankin Children Hospital
Thingangyun Sanpya General Hospital
No.2 (500 Bedded) Military Hospital
Pinlon Hospital
PunHlaing Siloam Hospital
Bahosi Hospital
Victoria Hospital
Shwegonedine Specialists Center (SSC) Hospital
Oakkalapa Specialists Center (OSC) Hospital
Grand Hanthar Hospital
Pyi Taw Thar Hospital
Thurein Mon Clinic
Shwe Yaung Hnin Si Cancer Foundation
U Hla Tun Cancer Foundation (Hospice)
Myanmar Medical Association (MMA)
Myanmar Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (MSTRO)
Myanmar Private Hospitals’ Association (MPHA)
Department of Non- Communicable Diseases, Ministry of Health and Sports
Yangon Regional Health Department, Ministry of Health and Sports
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