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Yangon
Myanmar
A C/Can city since 2017, Yangon is strengthening cancer care from the ground up by improving diagnostics, services, and coordination, with C/Can’s collaboration enhancing the city’s capacity.
Powering the system with C/Can
Local cancer care experts and stakeholders are at the forefront of projects designed to tackle Yangon’s specific challenges and strengthen the city’s ability to meet the growing cancer care needs.
01.
Availability of cancer care services
Yangon is working to improve the availability of key cancer care services such as medical oncology, radiotherapy, and diagnostics. C/Can is collaborating with local stakeholders to address infrastructure gaps, improve equipment availability, and ensure that services are more accessible to the city’s population.
02.
Management, education and professional training for cancer care services
In Yangon, the focus is on enhancing the management of cancer care by improving organisational structures and increasing education for healthcare professionals. C/Can is supporting initiatives to better train staff and create a more cohesive cancer care network that serves the needs of the population.
03.
Quality of cancer care services
Yangon is focused on improving the quality of cancer care by standardising treatment protocols and ensuring better coordination between different cancer care departments. C/Can’s support is helping the city implement quality assurance processes and promote the use of data to improve patient outcomes.
04.
Community access to cancer care services
Yangon is working to enhance community access to cancer care through patient education, support services, and improving the referral system. C/Can is helping the city build stronger networks of patient navigation and ensure that people have the information and resources they need to access cancer care.
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“The multisectoral initiative and partnership model of C/Can has enabled significant improvements in cancer care management in Myanmar. ”
Prof. Rai Mra
C/Can City Executive Committee, Chair Yangon
/ President of Myanmar Medical Association.
Myanmar Medical Association
/ President of Myanmar Medical Association.
Myanmar Medical Association
Yangon stakeholders
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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