STRENGTHENING CANCER SERVICES
Ground-breaking
South African Health Review Highlights Cancer Care Crisis
The Health Systems Trust is proud to announce the release of the
South African Health Review (SAHR) 2023, a pioneering edition dedicated entirely to the pressing challenges, successes, and gaps in cancer care within the South African healthcare system. This landmark publication draws on the expertise of leading specialists and academics across the country, calling for urgent reforms and investment to improve cancer prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and support in an integrated, patient-centred and innovative way.
This special edition marks a first for the
SAHR, offering in-depth analysis and insights aimed at rethinking current policies and fostering a more integrated, holistic approach to cancer care.
Key areas of focus include:
● Delays in diagnosis and treatment
● Fragmented services and inequitable access to care
● Disparities between policy and practice
● Low awareness and screening rates for cancer
● Innovations in screening and patient management