WHO struggle against childhood cancer
https://doi.org/10.17650/2311-1267-2016-3-4-56-59
Abstract
This article presents modern situation in childhood cancer treatment in high- and low/middle-income countries and position of WHO on this question. Authors suggest that it is very important to collaborate to reach success. Work of WHO on improvement of care and treatment for children with cancer presented. WHO strategy to control childhood cancer presented and to improve access to essential medicine for all affected children
About the Authors
O. Chestnov
World Health Organization
Switzerland
Geneva
Switzerland
Geneva
A. Ullrich
World Health Organization
Switzerland
Geneva
Switzerland
Geneva
K. Vartanyan
World Health Organization
Switzerland
Geneva
Switzerland
Geneva
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Chestnov O., Ullrich A., Vartanyan K. WHO struggle against childhood cancer. Russian Journal of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. 2016;3(4):56-59. https://doi.org/10.17650/2311-1267-2016-3-4-56-59
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