National Cancer Control Plan 2019-2028

The establishment of a National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) will enable the government to formulate a comprehensive and systematic approach of the cancer problem, and will ensure an efficient and rational use of available resources. Priorities are cost-effectiveness, equity, affordability and sustainability. This can be facilitated by integrating the plan with existing programs for chronic diseases.
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The goals of the cancer control plan can be specified as:

Reduce the incidence of cancer through primary prevention by reducing the prevalence of modifiable risk factors

Ensure effective screening and early detection to reduce cancer incidence and mortality 

Ensure effective diagnosis and treatment to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality 

Improve the quality of life for those with cancer and their family through support, rehabilitation and palliative care

Improve the effectiveness of cancer control by ensuring generation, availability and use of knowledge and information for decision making

Objetivo general

The overall goal purpose of this national plan is to promote the establishment of policies and implementation of strategies and activities aimed at the reduction of cancer in Suriname, and thus to improve life expectancy and well-being.

Beneficiarios
Population
Tipo
Plan
Institución responsable
Temas / Capítulos
B. Niñez, adolescencia y juventud
C. Envejecimiento y protección social
E. Igualdad de género
F. Migración internacional
G. Territorio y migración interna
H. Pueblos indígenas
I. Afrodescendientes