Uddin A F M Kamal, Khan Zohora Jameela, Islam Johirul, Mahmud Am
Department of Radiation Oncology, United Hospital Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Department of Paediatric Heamatooncology, National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
South Asian J Cancer. 2013 Apr;2(2):102-4. doi: 10.4103/2278-330X.110510.
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.
孟加拉国是一个面临诸多挑战的发展中国家,尤其是在卫生领域。鉴于该地区目前癌症发病率上升的趋势,癌症管理成为一项优先事项。本文概述了孟加拉国癌症的现状及其管理情况,并简要介绍了其历史。强调了政府和私营部门的共同努力以及癌症管理方面的逐步进展。还概述了最近引入的先进设施以及人力资源开发的培训设施。同时也强调了现有挑战以及当地非政府组织和其他海外来源的合作,以深入了解应对这些挑战的可能方法,确保拥有更美好的未来。