Cancer care in Bangladesh: an urgent need for strategic intervention and comprehensive reform
Abstract Bangladesh is facing a growing cancer burden with rising incidence and mortality rates. Limited healthcare infrastructure, high costs, and a shortage of trained professionals contribute to inadequate cancer care, especially in rural areas. Although the country has implemented the “Multisect...
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| author | Muhammad Rafiqul Islam Syeda Masuma Siddiqua Syeda Mina Salman Bashar Al Ayub Rashedul Islam Beauty Saha Mohammad Habibur Rahman Nazrina Khatun Andrew Craver Habibul Ahsan |
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| description | Abstract Bangladesh is facing a growing cancer burden with rising incidence and mortality rates. Limited healthcare infrastructure, high costs, and a shortage of trained professionals contribute to inadequate cancer care, especially in rural areas. Although the country has implemented the “Multisectoral Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases” to improve cancer care, significant gaps remain in access to diagnostic tools, specialized treatment, and affordable cancer drugs. Community-based screening programs for breast and cervical cancer have been introduced, but have limited coverage. Efforts to establish comprehensive cancer centers in each division and integrate advanced technologies, like AI, are underway to enhance early diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance. There is a need for improved healthcare governance, sustainable financing, and collaboration among various sectors to manage and reduce the cancer burden in Bangladesh effectively. Establishing a National cancer registry, expanding access to specialized care, and enhancing research capabilities are crucial steps for improving cancer care management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-df403124b61f43e38df87a4fcdf21eab2025-08-20T04:03:03ZengSpringer NatureDiscover Health Systems2731-75012025-08-014111610.1007/s44250-025-00283-xCancer care in Bangladesh: an urgent need for strategic intervention and comprehensive reformMuhammad Rafiqul Islam0Syeda Masuma Siddiqua1Syeda Mina2Salman Bashar Al Ayub3Rashedul Islam4Beauty Saha5Mohammad Habibur Rahman6Nazrina Khatun7Andrew Craver8Habibul Ahsan9Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Cancer Research and HospitalUnity Through Population ServiceCollege of Medicine and Science, Mayo ClinicDepartment of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Cancer Research and HospitalDepartment of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Cancer Research and HospitalDepartment of Radiotherapy, Mymensingh Medical college & HospitalDepartment Of Oncology, Ahsania Mission Cancer & General HospitalDepartment of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Cancer Research and HospitalInstitute for Population and Precision Health, University of ChicagoInstitute for Population and Precision Health, University of ChicagoAbstract Bangladesh is facing a growing cancer burden with rising incidence and mortality rates. Limited healthcare infrastructure, high costs, and a shortage of trained professionals contribute to inadequate cancer care, especially in rural areas. Although the country has implemented the “Multisectoral Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases” to improve cancer care, significant gaps remain in access to diagnostic tools, specialized treatment, and affordable cancer drugs. Community-based screening programs for breast and cervical cancer have been introduced, but have limited coverage. Efforts to establish comprehensive cancer centers in each division and integrate advanced technologies, like AI, are underway to enhance early diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance. There is a need for improved healthcare governance, sustainable financing, and collaboration among various sectors to manage and reduce the cancer burden in Bangladesh effectively. Establishing a National cancer registry, expanding access to specialized care, and enhancing research capabilities are crucial steps for improving cancer care management.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44250-025-00283-x |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Rafiqul Islam Syeda Masuma Siddiqua Syeda Mina Salman Bashar Al Ayub Rashedul Islam Beauty Saha Mohammad Habibur Rahman Nazrina Khatun Andrew Craver Habibul Ahsan Cancer care in Bangladesh: an urgent need for strategic intervention and comprehensive reform Discover Health Systems |
| title | Cancer care in Bangladesh: an urgent need for strategic intervention and comprehensive reform |
| title_full | Cancer care in Bangladesh: an urgent need for strategic intervention and comprehensive reform |
| title_fullStr | Cancer care in Bangladesh: an urgent need for strategic intervention and comprehensive reform |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cancer care in Bangladesh: an urgent need for strategic intervention and comprehensive reform |
| title_short | Cancer care in Bangladesh: an urgent need for strategic intervention and comprehensive reform |
| title_sort | cancer care in bangladesh an urgent need for strategic intervention and comprehensive reform |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44250-025-00283-x |
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