City project

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
Dr. Valeria Sanabria

C/Can led the development of the breast cancer guide, helping unify criteria and strengthen multidisciplinary decision-making.

Dr. Valeria Sanabria
Breast surgeon and project coordinator of the breast cancer guidelines.
Paraguayan Mastology Society
Prof. Rai Mra

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
Mikheil Sarjveladze

Tbilisi’s collaboration with C/Can advances cancer care by combining local expertise with global best practices for a patient-centered system.

Mikheil Sarjveladze
Minister.
Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia
Dr. Alejandro Chinellato

The Cancer Agency proudly nominated Rosario and supports projects that will enhance the quality of oncology care in the city.

Dr. Alejandro Chinellato
Director - Provincial Cancer Control Agency
Dr. Soledad Rodriguez

In Rosario, we believe in healthcare that cares for everyone. With C/Can, we strengthen collaboration to deliver more accessible and person-centered cancer care.

Dr. Soledad Rodriguez
Secretary of Public Health - Municipality of Rosario

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