The situation analysis performed in Asuncion revealed significant inadequacies in care for breast and cervical cancers. Furthermore, the lack of multidisciplinary teams impedes integrated decision-making and follow-up with patients.
The curability rate of breast and cervical cancers can be improved by applying established international best practices, standardised diagnosis and clear treatment protocols to the management of patients.
To standardise the treatment and comprehensive care of cancer patients with breast and cervical cancers.
In collaboration with international experts, the project team has developed multidisciplinary management guidelines for both cancer types to support the National Cancer Control Programme in Paraguay, as well as collaborating on the implementation of the Law for Comprehensive Care for Cancer Patients.
Having achieved consensus at a local level, a campaign has been planned to ensure that all institutions that provide oncological services in Asuncion follow the recommendations.
Paraguay’s Ministry of Public Health and Welfare has approved the creation of multidisciplinary tumour committees. Furthermore, a National Cancer Control Plan Office has been established to embed treatment guidelines into the National Cancer Care Programme, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation.
C/Can was the promoter and driver. It provided the orientation for developing and producing the guide and accompanied the entire drafting process and made it possible to distribute it throughout the country. The objective of the guide is to improve the care of breast cancer patients by unifying criteria and making decisions via a multidisciplinary team.
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.
Providing seed funding to support researchers in C/Can’s network of cities, who are investigating health system research projects through an implementation science lens.
Improving diagnostics, treatment and drug delivery processes in the Paraguayan health system for HER2-positive positive breast cancer patients, and strengthening information systems in selected public hospitals. This is to support the avoidance of misdiagnosis and support the delivery of the appropriate cancer drug at an optimal time for patients.
Providing health authorities in Tbilisi with a budget impact analysis of including cancer diagnostics as part of the country’s Universal Healthcare Programme (UHC)
Foster the development of a global coalition for cancer diagnostics
Discussion series on strengthening a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care and developing patient management guidelines
Enablement of knowledge-transfer among cancer care professionals to channel connected health and embed global perspectives into local solutions.
Palliative care training for cancer care professionals in Yangon, Kumasi and Kigali
Fostering an innovation mindset and power skills to drive change
Closing gender disparities in the healthcare sector and enhancing the capacity of women oncologists to lead change
Developing a syllabus to provide training in the management of childhood cancers for primary health care professionals.
An online knowledge-transfer programme will enhance cities’ capacity to exchange experiences and consultation opportunities.
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