title: Well-directed inclusion of hematology in African national cancer control plans.
abstract: In the context of a convergent call for noncommunicable disease integration in the global agenda, recognizing cross-cutting needs and opportunities in national strategies across disease fields with shared priorities in low- and middle-income settings can enhance sustainable development approaches. We reviewed publicly available cancer control plans in Africa to evaluate for inclusion of hematology needs and shared service priorities. Pediatric data remain sparse in cancer control plans. While continental Africa represents incredible diversity, recognizing shared priorities and opportunity for collaboration between oncology and hematology services and across age groups may guide prioritized cancer control efforts and reduce programmatic redundancies in resource-limited settings.
authors.affiliation: Department of Palliative Care, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska.
authors.forename: Meaghann
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Weaver
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Oncology Service, Hôpital de Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: Atteby J J
authors.initials: AJJ
authors.lastname: Yao
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Health, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
authors.forename: Lorna
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Renner
authors.affiliation: Cheikh Khalifa Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
authors.forename: Mhamed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Harif
authors.affiliation: Department of Oncology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee.|Department of Global Pediatric Medicine, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee.
authors.forename: Catherine G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Lam
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D015276:Health Care Rationing; D006295:Health Resources; D006405:Hematology; D006801:Humans; D008495:Medical Oncology; D040841:Resource Allocation
keywords: Africa; cancer control plans; hematology