Dr. Ghanbari Motlagh Elaborates on MAHAK and Childhood Cancer Control Program
- 9 June 24
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Dr. Ali Ghanbari Motlagh, as a radiation oncologist and former head of the Cancer Department at the Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education, gave a speech on Friday, 17th of May 2024, the third day of the “Biennial International Congress of Pediatric Oncology in Memory of Professor Parvaneh Vossough” hosted at MAHAK charity institute.
During his speech, He delved into the “Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer” (GICC) program, initiated by the “World Health Organization” (WHO) in 2018 with the objective of achieving a 60% increase in the survival rate of pediatric cancer patients by 2030.
Dr. Motlagh underscored the significance of raising global awareness regarding childhood cancer. Then he shed light on the SIOP Twinning Program, a strategic collaborator of the WHO in the realization of the GICC program, which seeks to establish connections between medical facilities in low/middle-income countries and those in high-income countries for childhood cancer treatment.
Dr. Motlagh emphasized on Iran pledge to executing the GICC program and its partnership with international organizations such as SIOP and WHO in the construction and expansion of pediatric cancer control schemes.
He added that “the Management and Oversight of the Childhood Cancer Control Program” should not be limited to designing and implementation phases, yet it should also encompass regular updating and error rectification phases.
In conclusion, Dr. Motlagh discussed on the role and significance of prominent central charities in childhood cancer control, which elucidates that surplus small-scales charities would not efficiently and notably help to cancer control schemes. For instance, it is unnecessary to have two pediatric oncology beds in a small town; instead, patients should be referred to specialized hospitals in provincial centers to access higher-quality services.
He expressed optimistic attitude to approach leveling up “the Childhood Cancer Control Program” nationwide and worldwide.