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Unfortunately, childhood cancer remains the leading cause of noncommunicable death among children worldwide. Globally, more than 300,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year. About 80% of children with cancer worldwide live in low- and middle-income countries, where more than 80% of them die as a result of their disease, while in developed countries as United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan and others, more than 80% of children survive cancer with the hope of leading productive and rewarding lives.
Actions to increase childhood cancer survivorship today are real and concrete steps in the broader fight against noncommunicable diseases and actions that will catalyze global efforts to transform childhood cancer outcomes and to save many more lives, now and for many years. come.
Under the High Patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan – Advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates – The chief patron of the humanitarian and scientific foundation of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, more than 300 international delegates and 92 experts from 26 countries will meet in Abu Dhabi the capital of United Arab Emirates, between 03rd and 06th April 2019discuss and discuss the improvement and optimization of treatments around the world, at the SIOP Asia 2019 conference, on the theme "No child should die of cancer".
"Every child in the world deserves a hope of healing – no matter where they live – the vitality of children is at the heart of our world and its future depends on it," said Dr. Eman Taryam, president of SIOP Asia 2019.
"The SIOP 2018 report quickly points out that child cancer organizations know too well that the cost badociated with treating a child with cancer can be a burden that too many families simply can not afford. Therefore, we support the need for universal access to essential services, medicines, and health care for all children in the world diagnosed with cancer, "said Dr. Eman.
"Childhood cancers are often curable, but too many children and adolescents have no hope of overcoming their illness simply because they were born in a country plunged in poverty, which leads to a late diagnosis, insufficient access to life-saving essential drugs and appropriate treatment. " Eman added.
The goal of the WHO Global Childhood Cancer Initiative is to have at least 60% survival for all children with cancer by 2030. This represents a doubling of the cure rate current and will save an extra million lives over the next decade.
To this end, the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) and Childhood Cancer International (CCI) agree that making childhood cancer a national and global priority in child health is an essential first step towards improving access to treatment and reducing cancer in the child. mortality.
All Childhood Cancer International and SIOP members unite to make childhood cancer a national and global child health priority to ensure there are sufficient resources to uphold human rights children with cancer, including:
- The right to an early and appropriate diagnosis;
- The right to access life-saving essential medicines;
- The right to appropriate and quality medical treatment, and
- The right to have access to adequate palliative care;
- The right to follow up care, services and sustainable livelihoods for survivors.
Childhood Cancer International and SIOP are not alone in recognizing the devastating impact of childhood cancer on children and families around the world.
About the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP)
Founded in 1969, the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP), which has more than 1,500 professional health members, is the leading organization dealing with issues related to the treatment of children and adults. young people with cancer. SIOP is committed to improving global child cancer care by educating, supporting and improving clinical and basic research and advocating for childhood cancer globally. . Both companies share a long and fruitful synergistic cooperation.
The society envisions that no child should die of cancer. To achieve this vision, SIOP's mission is to: ensure that every child and young adult with cancer has access to state-of-the-art treatment and care; to ensure that all those involved in childhood cancer worldwide have access to the latest advances through meetings, networking and continuing professional development; help people who care for children and young adults with cancer to provide the best curative and palliative treatments; and advocate for appropriate long-term follow-up in children and young adults after cancer treatment.
About International Childhood Cancer (ICC)
Childhood Cancer International (CCI) is a global network of 188 member organizations in 96 countries. Childhood Cancer International is committed to advancing treatments, transforming care and giving hope to all children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer around the world, wherever they live.
SOURCE SIOP ASIA 2019 Congress
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