Cancer care scenario in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is a developing country that is facing many challenges, especially in the health sector. Cancer management is a priority due to the current trend of increased incidence in this region. In this article, the current scenario of cancer in Bangladesh and its management with brief history is outlined. The combined effort of government and private sector is highlighted with the gradual progress in cancer management. Recent introduction of the state-of-the-art facilities and the training facilities for human resource development are also outlined. The existing challenges and cooperation from local NGOs and other overseas sources are also highlighted to provide an insight regarding possible ways to tackle these challenges to ensure a better future.
Department of Radiation Oncology, United Hospital Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
A F M Kamal
AF
Uddin
Department of Paediatric Heamatooncology, National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Zohora Jameela
ZJ
Khan
Department of Cancer epidemiology, National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Johirul
J
Islam
Department of Cancer epidemiology, Institue of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Am
A
Mahmud
Bangladesh; Cancer; SFO; developing country; development