UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention launches updated scientific guidelines to fight cancer
Published: Fri 10 Nov 2023, 4:16 PM
In an initiative to combat cancer, the UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) recently launched updated scientific guidelines for breast, cervical, and colon cancer. These guidelines, which are based on the latest international practices, aim to improve the efficiency of health workers and provide better preventive and curative services to cancer patients. They also focus on raising awareness about the critical importance of early detection.
The updated guidelines were introduced at a training workshop held in Dubai in collaboration with AstraZeneca. Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, assistant undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, and Dr. Buthaina Bin Belaila, head of the Non-Communicable Disease Department, attended the workshop.
These guidelines, curated by a team of experts and specialists in the field of cancer, incorporate the latest medical research and technologies. They serve as a vital reference for healthcare professionals, assisting them in delivering appropriate healthcare and informed decisions to improve patient recovery rates and quality of life.
Dr. Al Rand emphasized that the updated scientific guidelines would be critical in improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast, colon, and cervical cancer. According to him, these guidelines equip individuals and healthcare professionals with reliable and comprehensive information. He also expressed the ministry’s commitment to offering innovative solutions to address contemporary and future health challenges and promoting better health and disease prevention.
Dr. Belaila added that the ministry consistently revises scientific guidelines to align with the latest international standards, involving integrating cutting-edge medical research and technologies. The recent workshop aimed to familiarize participants with the updated evidence, enhance early detection services, guide patients and community members on prevention, adherence to treatment plans, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
The launch of the updated guidelines forms part of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention’s broader commitment to achieving the objectives of preventive and community health programmes and promoting health awareness in the society.
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