A holistic global strategy for incorporating cancer care into crisis response initiatives – The Institute of Cancer and Crisis
The Institute of Cancer and Crisis (ICC) shared a post on LinkedIn, about a paper by Raffaella Casolino et al. published in The Lancet Oncology.
“This timely report presents a holistic global strategy for incorporating cancer care into crisis response initiatives, emphasizing key actions and partnerships led by the WHO and its collaborators. The goal is to guarantee that cancer patients continue to receive essential care during emergencies without interruption.
Highlights from the article:
- Global Vision: A call to action for embedding cancer care within crisis preparedness and response frameworks.
- Collaborative Efforts: Strategies for partnerships between global health organizations, governments, and local stakeholders.
- Resilience in Action: Evidence-based recommendations to strengthen health systems’ ability to maintain cancer care during crises.
At ICC, we are proud to contribute to this global vision and to work alongside our esteemed board members to advance equitable and resilient cancer care.”
“Integrating cancer into crisis: a global vision for action from WHO and partners”
Authors: Raffaella Casolino, Richard Sullivan, Kiran Jobanputra, Andrè Ilbawi, Slim Slama et al.
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Raffaella Casolino is a Technical Officer in the Department of Noncommunicable Diseases, Rehabilitation, and Disability at WHO in Geneva, Switzerland. She is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, School of Cancer Sciences, and a member of the ICGC Clinical-Metadata Working Group.
Dr. Casolino chairs The Lancet Oncology Commission on “Cancer Genomics – Precision Oncology.” A medical oncologist, she specializes in pancreatic and biliary cancers, translational cancer genomics, precision oncology, and health policy.
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