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Cancer preparedness in Latin America: The need to build on recent progress

As a continuation of the global cancer preparedness project, for which I edited the main report, I edited a regional report focusing on Latin America. The report looks at the diversity of the cancer challenge in Latin America, the current extent of efforts to address the disease, and the essential elements to building enhanced preparedness.

Highlights from the research:

The challenge of cancer is growing and reflects inequalities in the region.
Data are incomplete, but the results in cancer management are still limited.
Escalating the war on cancer will require significant resources, strong governance and administrative efficiency.
Cancer plans are being adopted and are evolving, with signs of better implementation.
Strong registries underpin adequate planning and policies, but there is much progress to be made.
A commitment to prevention is needed, with the resources to back it up.
Although disparity exists, there are generally gaps in service availability in the public sector.
Driven by UHC commitments, there are signs that investment in healthcare is growing.
Principles of patient-centred care and quality should feature higher on the agenda.
Greater cross-sectoral co-ordination, cooperation and integration will be needed to drive change.

Read the full report here.

More posts on global health:

Anniversary: 10 years at The Economist GroupNovember 1, 2021
Cancer preparedness in Latin America: The need to build on recent progressOctober 3, 2019
Index of Cancer Preparedness reveals huge gaps in health system readiness and governanceMarch 28, 2019
Why the fight against non-communicable diseases starts in adolescenceMarch 26, 2019
Sweden offers both best practice and room for improvement on value-based healthcareFebruary 5, 2019

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I’m a global ocean, climate and sustainability expert with 20+ years of experience, including progressively more strategic and leadership responsibilities. My most recent roles include Global Director of Impact at the international sustainability non-profit Forum for the Future, Board Member at the New Economics Foundation (a think tank focusing on social, economic and environmental justice), Head of the World Ocean Initiative and Practice Lead (EMEA) for Sustainability, Climate Change and Natural Resources at Economist Impact (part of The Economist Group). My previous roles at The Economist Group include managing editor, global health lead and Europe editor at The Economist Intelligence Unit. I love to work with organisations that build a just, resilient and regenerative future for people and planet.

Over the years I have directed many sustainability-related research and thought-leadership projects with partners in business, government, academia and civil society, in areas such as food sustainability, a just energy transition and the role of business in society. I was also the editorial lead of the award-winning Sustainability Project.

As part of my wider engagement on sustainability, I am a trustee of the New Economics Foundation (a think tank focusing on social, economic and environmental justice). I sit on the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Inclusive Economies Advisory Group and the Sustainable Brands Turkey Global Advisory Board. I have also been a member of the Advisory Committee for the UN Environment Programme’s Global Environment Outlook for Business, a senior rapporteur at World Water Week, a faculty member in the Food & Sustainability Certificate Program provided by the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability and a judge at the Reuters Events Responsible Business Awards.

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