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Improving the Quality of Anatomical Pathology in Arequipa

Strengthening and Standardising Anatomical Pathology Services across the Pre-Analytical, Analytical, and Post-Analytical Stages in Arequipa, Peru.
Project lead
Mónica Ruiz Ballón, Carlos Alberto Seguín Escobedo Hospital
Areas of action

The challenge

Gaps in process standardisation and quality across the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical stages of anatomical pathology services in Arequipa are contributing to extended cancer diagnosis waiting times and delays in treatment initiation.

A shortage of trained professionals, including medical technologists and biologists, is impacting the efficiency and accuracy of anatomical pathology services.

The Goal

Standardise quality processes across the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical stages in anatomical pathology laboratories.

Strengthen capacity by developing and implementing a multidisciplinary training course for laboratory teams in sample processing and diagnostic interpretation.

The How

The Ministry of Health of Peru is developing a technical document outlining the minimum requirements for the establishment of healthcare service units for anatomical pathology.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and public and private sector stakeholders, we will develop a quality manual for pathology laboratories, ensuring alignment with, and inclusion in, the forthcoming regulatory document.

Impact / Achievements

Strengthening and Standardising Anatomical Pathology Services across the Pre-Analytical, Analytical, and Post-Analytical Stages in Arequipa, Peru.



Outputs

  • A set of best practice standards for pathology laboratories in Arequipa and region 
  • A multidisciplinary training course in sample processing and diagnostic interpretation for anatomical pathology laboratory teams.

Team

Project Lead
Percy Dionicio Cruz Miranda
Project Lead
Luis Alberto Arima Aspiculeta
Professor Dr. Lina Choridah

Cities in Indonesia have neither the time nor the resources to experiment; they need effective and efficient implementation solutions to address the growing cancer burden. As a local implementer, Universitas Gadjah Mada benefits from knowing what has worked in other contexts and how it was done, allowing us to better respond to our local needs.

Professor Dr. Lina Choridah
Consultant Radiologist & Vice Dean for Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)
Mathieu Morand

National cancer plans and health system strengthening strategies must become a reality on the ground so patients can receive the care they deserve. After 10 years of designing, testing, and refining implementation approaches with cities, expanding proven solutions to new contexts has become a core part of C/Can’s mission.

Mathieu Morand
Director, Accelerator Hub, C/Can
Hon. Ma. Josefina G. Belmonte

This partnership with City Cancer Challenge is a significant step toward strengthening our collective response to cancer. By working closely with local and international partners, we aim to make quality cancer care more accessible and equitable for every Filipino.

Hon. Ma. Josefina G. Belmonte
Mayor, Quezon City
Fatou Fadika Coulibaly

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.

Fatou Fadika Coulibaly
Coalition des Organisations de Lutte contre le Cancer en Côte d'Ivoire
Pierre N’gou

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.

Pierre N’gou
Minister of Health, Ivory Coast

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