Ministry of Health presents National Cancer Registry-Pediatric Module / @SSalud_mx

#MinistryOfHealth, #Mexico.– The Mexican Ministry of Health, in collaboration with all health sector institutions and civil society organizations, officially presented the National Cancer Registry-Pediatric Module, a strategic tool that aims to improve the detection, treatment, and follow-up of children and adolescents facing cancer in our country.

During the presentation of the National Cancer Registry, Secretary of Health David Kershenobich emphasized the importance of this tool as a fundamental step toward strengthening health care in the country. He explained that the registry «will allow for clear statistics on the behavior of cancer in Mexico, identify risk factors, and diversify clinical management according to the stages of the disease.»

He added that its implementation seeks to make the registry «a useful tool to improve the quality, efficiency, and safety of cancer care,» reflecting the health sector’s commitment to transforming data into concrete actions for the benefit of patients.

He also warned that challenges such as «the aging population and late diagnosis in children» make accurate information essential to advance treatments and extend lifespans, especially among the most vulnerable groups.

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