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Policy to progress: embedding enforcement in Asian NCCPs

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The study by Laureline Gatellier and colleagues (August, 2025)1 reveals substantial weaknesses in Asia's National Cancer Control Plans (NCCPs).1 The authors’ findings underscore the urgent need for a shift from aspirational policy to enforceable action.2 Most plans address prevention, yet less than 60% include legal mandates or evaluation mechanisms. In the absence of any enforceable frameworks, NCCPs are likely to remain aspirational instead of being functional. This challenge is exemplified in countries such as Bangladesh, where the 2008 NCCP does not have statutory authority, dedicated funding, and population-based registries.

Source: The Lancet Global Health

DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(25)00441-3

Author: Jabed Iqbal

Institutions: SingHealth, Singapore General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,680