Join us on Friday, 27 September 2024, at 11:00 A.M. (Washington DC, or EDT) to celebrate “Gold September: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month”, an event to disseminate the activities of the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer in the Region of the Americas. This webinar will serve to engage key regional and international stakeholders to maximize the success of the implementation of the childhood cancer initiative and connect regional priorities with identified commitments and goals. We will feature presentations from the childhood cancer teams of PAHO, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and other collaborators.
The objectives of this meeting are:
To summarize the current situation and priorities for cancer control in children and adolescents in the Americas
Highlight the importance of international collaboration with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and other collaborators in the progress of childhood cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean
How to participate
- DATE: Friday, 27 September 2024
- TIME: 11:00 A.M. (Washington D.C. or EDT) [Check the time in other cities at the bottom of this page]
- LANGUAGES: Spanish, English, and Portuguese with simultaneous translation.
- REGISTER HERE: https://paho-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XupgSrZESCyrW6-1ukrmfQ#/registration
If the Zoom room exceeds capacity, the session will be recorded and published on this webpage and the organization's YouTube account.
Context
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among children and adolescents worldwide; approximately 280,000 children ages 0-19 are diagnosed with cancer each year. In Latin America and the Caribbean, it is estimated that at least 30,000 children and adolescents under the age of 19 will be affected by cancer annually. Of these, about 10,000 will die from this disease. In high-income countries, more than 80% of children with cancer are cured, but in many low- and middle-income countries, the cure rate is about 20%.
The impact of childhood cancer translates into years of life lost, more significant inequalities, and economic difficulties. This situation can and should change. To strengthen the health system response to childhood cancer, the Pan American Health Organization and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are collaborating with the Ministries of Health, pediatric oncologists, and foundations to develop National Childhood Cancer Plans within the framework of the Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer (GICC). The GICC aims to reduce the suffering of children with cancer and achieve a cancer survival rate of at least 60% by 2030.
Agenda
11:00 a.m. Opening remarks
- Dr. Anselm Hennis, Director, Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, PAHO
- Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo, Executive Vice President, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
11:10 a.m. Current context of childhood cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Liliana Vasquez, International Consultant on Childhood Cancer, PAHO
- Soad Fuentes-Alabí, International Consultant on Childhood Cancer, PAHO
- Patricia Loggetto, International Consultant on Childhood Cancer, PAHO
11:25 a.m. Panel: Advances in strategies for early diagnosis of childhood cancer
- Andrea Chacón, Specialist at the Office of Non-Communicable Diseases-Cancer, Ministry of Health, El Salvador
- Vivian Pérez, Advisor on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, PAHO/WHO, Mexico.
- Renata Couto, Executive Director, Desiderata Foundation, Brazil
- María del Carmen Calle, Executive Secretary, Andean Health Organization, ORAS-CONHU
12:00 p.m. Panel: Advances in comprehensive management and monitoring of childhood cancer
- Florencia Moreno, Coordinator of the National Pediatric Cancer Program and Director of ROHA- National Cancer Institute- Ministry of Health, Argentina
- Julia Palma, Advisor to the Minister of Health, National Cancer Agency, Chile
- Lisette Mármol, Focal Point for Childhood Cancer, Ministry of Health, Ecuador
12:35 p.m. Integrating services for children and adolescents in National Cancer Control
- Dr. Catherine Lam, Director, Health Systems Unit, St. Jude Global
12:50 p.m. Closing
- Dr. Mauricio Maza, PAHO
- Dra. Paola Friedrich, St. Jude
Time in other cities
- 8:00 a.m. – Los Angeles, Vancouver.
- 9:00 a.m. - Belmopan, Guatemala City, Managua, Mexico City, San Jose (CR), San Salvador, Tegucigalpa,
- 10:00 a.m. – Bogota, Kingston, Lima, Panama City, Quito
- 11:00 a.m. – Asunción, Bridgetown, Caracas, Georgetown, Havana, La Paz, Port of Spain, Port-au-Prince, Nassau, Ottawa, Santiago, San Juan, Santo Domingo, Washington D.C.
- 12: 00 a.m. - Buenos Aires, Brasilia, Montevideo, Paramaribo.
- 5:00 p.m. – Geneva, Madrid.
For other cities, check the local time using the following link.