Ministry of Public Health Partners with Network to Promote Women’s Cancer Care
The Ministry of Public Health has joined forces with government and private network partners to launch a campaign for women’s cancer care. Under the slogan “Beautiful, Brilliant, Fighting Cancer,” the initiative aims to reduce illness and death caused by cancer. The comprehensive cancer policy includes promotion, prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as palliative care for patients. With a focus on reducing the rate of cancer-related illness and death, the campaign plans to vaccinate 1 million women aged 11 to 20 with the HPV vaccine nationwide.
In an effort to further enhance women’s cancer care, an open meeting titled “Improving Women’s Cancer Care: The Thai Women’s Cancer Policy Forum” was held today at the Centara Grand Hotel and Bangkok Convention Center at CentralWorld. The meeting brought together key figures such as Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, Assistant Professor Dr. Tavida Kamonwet, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Dr. Amporn Benjaphonpitak, Acting Director General of the Department of Medical Services, and Dr. Jadej Thamthatcharee, Secretary General of the National Health Security Office. These representatives from the Ministry of Public Health and partner agencies collaborated to discuss and strengthen women’s cancer policy and opportunities for improved care.
Dr. Chonnan Srikaew emphasized the significance of addressing cancer as a crucial public health concern in Thailand, particularly breast and cervical cancer, which are prevalent among Thai women. The National Cancer Institute’s statistics reveal an alarming number of new cases and deaths annually. To tackle this issue, the Ministry of Public Health has established the “Comprehensive Cancer” policy, which encompasses various aspects of cancer care and aims to provide holistic support to patients. As part of the Quick Win initiative, the Ministry plans to vaccinate 1 million women aged 11 to 20 against HPV within the first 100 days. This vaccination campaign will commence nationwide in November 2023. Additionally, efforts are being made to develop the healthcare system for cancer, ensuring comprehensive coverage and effective care for all.
Underlining the significance of Breast Cancer Prevention Month, Dr. Chonnan Srikaew highlighted the collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Public Health, government, private sector, and associations to combat breast cancer. The meeting served as a platform to disseminate crucial information regarding prevention and screening for breast and cervical cancer, urging women to be vigilant about early symptoms. Experts from various organizations shared insights on new measures and methods to enhance cancer control. The event also featured activities such as cervical cancer screenings for women aged 35 and above, breast cancer screenings conducted by specialists, and free mammogram screenings for high-risk individuals. A booth provided information on breast and cervical cancer, aligning with the campaign’s empowering slogans, “Beautiful, Brilliant, Fight Cancer” and “Women Power No Cancer.”
A report titled “Impacts and Opportunities: Investments and Urgent Actions Needed” highlights the progress Thailand has made in terms of cancer surveillance and prevention. However, challenges remain in areas such as access to screening, treatment, resource allocation, and budgeting for women’s cancer care. Addressing these challenges is vital in improving the quality of life for women and patients, while significantly reducing morbidity and mortality rates associated with breast and cervical cancer in Thailand. The report suggests five important opportunities for further advancements in cancer prevention, including disease prevention through immunization and vaccination, systematic screening programs, expanding the health workforce, increasing access to treatment, and involving patient organizations in cancer management plans.
As the Ministry of Public Health takes proactive steps to combat cancer, their partnership with network organizations continues to play a pivotal role in achieving comprehensive and effective women’s cancer care in Thailand.
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Ministry of Public Health – network partners Join the campaign for women’s cancer care. Aiming to reduce illness and death, Quick Win pushed to vaccinate 1 million women between the ages of 11 and 20 across the country with the HPV vaccine.
Ministry of Public Health Collaborate with government-private network partners Campaign for cancer care in women under the slogan “Beautiful, Brilliant, Fighting Cancer” on the occasion of Breast Cancer Prevention Month. Moving forward with policy “Comprehensive cancer” includes promotion, prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment. as well as palliative care for patients Reducing the rate of illness and death from cancer and pushing Quick Win to vaccinate 1 million women between the ages of 11 and 20 across the country this November.
Today (19 October 2023) at the Centara Grand Hotel and Bangkok Convention Center at CentralWorld. Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health An open meeting to discuss and strengthen women’s cancer policy and opportunities for women’s cancer care under the topic “Improving Women’s Cancer Care: The Thai Women’s Cancer Policy Forum” with Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, Assistant Professor Dr. Tavida Kamonwet, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Dr. Amporn Benjaphonpitak Acting Director General of the Department of Medical Services, Dr Jadej Thamthatcharee, Secretary General of the National Health Security Office. Executives from the Ministry of Public Health and network partner agencies working together
Chonnan Dr He said that cancer is considered an important public health problem in Thailand. Especially breast cancer and cervical cancer which are very common among Thai women. Statistics from the National Cancer Institute, Department of Medical Services, found that there are currently about 17,000 new cases of breast cancer a year and about 4,800 deaths a year. There are approximately 5,400 new cases per year and 2,200 deaths per year. The Ministry of Public Health has decided that “Comprehensive Cancer” is one of the operational policies for 2024, which covers promotion, prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment. as well as palliative care for patients with Quick Win which will speed up the process to see results in the first 100 days, the HPV vaccination for 1 million women between the ages of 11 and 20, which will start at the same time throughout the country in November. 2023. In addition, the health service system in the field of cancer is also being developed. To cover people in all health zones There is systematic care and referral. and the payment of medical expenses can be treated according to rights or cancer anywhere (Cancer Anywhere) in order to reduce the rates of illness and death of people from cancer.
Chonnan Dr He further said that every October It is considered a month of campaigning against breast cancer. Ministry of Public Health Therefore, we collaborated with network partners, the government and the private sector, and associations to organize this meeting. Providing a platform to provide information on prevention Screening for breast cancer and cervical cancer as well as observing preliminary symptoms by a doctor With experts from various agencies coming to exchange information on new measures and methods. to make protection Cancer control in women more effective. And there are interesting activities like
Cervical cancer screening for women aged 35 and over Breast cancer screening by palpation from a specialist Mammogram screening for those assessed as being at high risk. Free of charge
A booth will also provide information about breast cancer. Cervical cancer, etc., which are all captured under the slogan “Beautiful, Brilliant, Fight Cancer” or “Women Power No Cancer”
According to the report: Impacts and Opportunities: Investments and Urgent Actions Needed Thailand has made progress in terms of surveillance and prevention, but challenges remain in many areas such as access to screening, treatment, and allocation of resources and budget for care cancer in women. This, if corrected, will help promote a better quality of life for women and patients. and definitely reduce morbidity and mortality rates from breast cancer and cervical cancer in Thailand It suggests the following 5 important opportunities for further advances in cancer prevention among women in Thailand.
Disease prevention at the primary level by implementing an immunization and vaccination program to cover the entire country and secondary by screening the population throughout the country. (for cervical cancer and breast cancer) Provide a systematic breast cancer screening program for the population. and screening by mammography according to risk Expand the health workforce The potential of the tool Distribute and provide more equipment Especially in the field of screening Give importance to increasing access to treatment in accordance with international standards Strengthen the role of patient organizations in promoting participation in the development of Cancer Management Plans National (NCCPs) and clinical recommendations.
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