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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
Implementation
Cycle I

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. Silvia Ciancio

Santa Fe supports locally led projects in Rosario, working with the city and C/Can to improve equitable access to quality cancer care.

Dr. Silvia Ciancio
Minister of Public Health - Province of Santa Fe
Dr. Nicolas Mainardi

Rosario has talent and commitment, but cancer care remains fragmented. With City Cancer Challenge, we are aligning efforts to improve access and quality.

Dr. Nicolas Mainardi
President - Oncology Association of Rosario (AOR)
Gela Chiviashvili

The C/Can approach is unique for Tbilisi: it not only brought patients into the equation, but also health care providers and policymakers.

Gela Chiviashvili
Head of Tbilisi City Hall’s Department of Healthcare and Social Services.
Tbilisi City Hall's Department of Healthcare and Social Services
Fatou Fadika Coulibaly

Civil society is key to inclusive health systems. We’re proud to join this effort and ensure affected communities’ voices shape every step.

Fatou Fadika Coulibaly
President - Coalition des Organisations de Lutte contre le Cancer en Côte d'Ivoire (COLCC)
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

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