Tag: health systems
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Streamlining Care with Patient Navigation: Improving Timely Anti-HER2 Therapy in Early Breast Cancer in LMICs
Background and Rationale In early breast cancer, HER2-positivity demands timely anti-HER2 therapy to optimize outcomes. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), health-system constraints—ranging from fragmented care pathways to access barriers—often delay treatment initiation. This retrospective cohort study investigates whether a structured Patient Navigation Program can shorten the time from diagnosis to the start of anti-HER2…
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Streamlining care through patient navigation: a retrospective cohort study of timely anti-HER2 therapy in early breast cancer in a low-middle income country
Introduction Timely initiation of anti-HER2 therapy is crucial for improving outcomes in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), health-system constraints—ranging from diagnostic delays to limited access to targeted therapies—can hinder timely treatment. This retrospective cohort study examines whether a structured Patient Navigation Program can streamline care, reduce delays, and…
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Streamlining care through patient navigation: a retrospective cohort study of timely anti-HER2 therapy in early breast cancer in a LMIC
Introduction Early HER2-positive breast cancer requires timely initiation of anti-HER2 therapy to optimize outcomes. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), health-system constraints—ranging from diagnostic delays to treatment access barriers—can slow this process. This retrospective cohort study examines whether a structured Patient Navigation Program (PNP) can reduce the time from diagnosis to initiation of anti-HER2 therapy…
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Low Participation in Cancer Screening in India: A Scoping Review of Breast and Cervical Cancer Programs
Introduction Early detection through screening is essential to reduce mortality from breast and cervical cancers in India. A recent scoping review synthesizes evidence across multiple screening programs, revealing persistent low participation despite growing program efforts. This article distills the key findings, barriers, and policy implications to strengthen India’s cancer screening landscape for women. Overview of…
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Low participation in cancer screening in India: Insights from a scoping review of breast and cervical cancer programs
Overview In India, participation in breast and cervical cancer screening remains suboptimal, despite national efforts to expand access. A recent scoping review synthesized data from hundreds of studies to map the characteristics of screening programs, the populations they serve, and the barriers that limit participation. This article distills key findings, implications for program design, and…
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Uganda Advances Integrated Health Services for CDs and NCDs
Uganda Moves Toward Integrated Disease Care Uganda is taking a bold step to streamline health service delivery by integrating care for communicable diseases (CDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). As the country faces a growing double burden of disease—infectious illnesses alongside rising chronic conditions—health authorities are exploring new models to deliver comprehensive, efficient, and sustainable care…
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Uganda Advances Integrated Health Services to Tackle CDs and NCDs
Uganda Moves to Integrate Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease Services Uganda is taking bold strides to unify the delivery of health services for communicable diseases (CDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), a strategic response to the country’s shifting disease landscape. Faced with persistent infectious diseases alongside rising chronic conditions, the government, donors, and health partners are exploring…
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World Diabetes Day 2024: A Wake-Up Call from WHO Africa Chief Dr. Moeti
Rising Diabetes in Africa: A Moment for Action World Diabetes Day 2024 arrives at a critical juncture for Africa, where diabetes prevalence is climbing amid rapid urbanization, shifts in diet, and declining physical activity. The World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, emphasizes that this trend is not merely a medical issue…
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Lessons Learned From Over 20 Years of Telemedicine Services in India: A Scoping Review (2000–2023)
Overview India has been a global leader in telemedicine well before the COVID-19 pandemic. A comprehensive scoping review of telemedicine services launched from 2000 to 2023 maps how India designed, scaled, and evaluated these digital health initiatives. The findings illuminate what has worked at scale, where challenges persist, and how policymakers and health systems can…
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Lessons From Over 20 Years of Telemedicine in India: A Scoping Review (2000–2023)
Introduction The rapid expansion of telemedicine in India over the past two decades, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrates how information and communication technologies (ICTs) can transform access to care. Telemedicine—using digital tools to exchange medical information, diagnose, treat, and monitor patients remotely—has evolved from satellite-based links in the 1990s to a large, mixed ecosystem…