Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched updated scientific guidelines to enhance the fight against breast, cervical, and colon cancer. These guidelines, based on the latest international practices, seek to improve the efficiency of health workers, provide superior preventive and curative services to cancer patients, and raise awareness about the critical importance of early detection.
The updated guidelines were introduced at a training workshop held in Dubai in collaboration with AstraZeneca. Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Public Health Sector at MoHAP, and Dr. Buthaina Bin Belaila, Head of the Non-Communicable Disease Department at MoHAP, attended the workshop, which brought together a host of professionals from relevant sectors and departments.
The guidelines were developed by a team of experts and specialists in the field of cancer to incorporate the latest medical research and technologies. The launch comes as part of the Ministry’s continuous efforts to enhance healthcare and increase awareness regarding early screening and disease prevention.
Dr. Al Rand commented that “the updated scientific guidelines will be used as a critical tool for improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast, colon, and cervical cancer, backed by the latest research and scientific studies. They equip individuals and healthcare professionals with reliable and comprehensive information.”
According to Mr. Al Rand, the launch marks a significant milestone in MoHAP’s continuous efforts to enhance the skill set of healthcare providers, thereby offering better care for patients. This, in turn, contributes significantly to the reduction of cancer mortality rates, aligning with the National Plan for Non-Communicable Diseases.
The Assistant Under-Secretary further stresses that the primary goal of this plan is to lower cancer rates, an objective achieved through the rigorous application and periodic review of these guidelines.
Dr. Bin Belaila noted that the Ministry consistently revises scientific guidelines to align with the latest international standards. According to Dr. Bin Belaila, the workshop’s objective was to familiarise participants with the updated evidence and its practical implementation. It aimed to enhance early detection services by adopting updated scientific methodologies.
In addition, the workshop educated the patients and community members on how to prevent breast, cervical, and colon cancers. It also focused on encouraging adherence to treatment plans and promoting a healthy lifestyle.