By annette
IHE joined the Hyvinvointi investointina (Wellbeing as an investment) event in Helsinki on April 23 to discuss how we can turn health into a driver of both wellbeing and economic sustainability. Thomas Hofmarcher took the example of cancer and offered the following key takeaways: Innovation is essential – progress in cancer outcomes is driven by …
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How does cancer care in Finland compare to national goals, Nordic peers, and European benchmarks? This dashboard-style report provides a visual and quantitative description of selected performance indicators in all areas of cancer care. The analysis draws on both national and international data sources. Finland has a substantial cancer burden due to its old population …
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“Why is Finland falling behind in cancer care compared to its Nordic neighbors?” is the theme of a new investigative documentary by Finland’s public broadcaster YLE. The documentary begins by noting that Finland – along with Sweden – was a world leader in cancer survival rates just 15–20 years ago. But since then, Finland has …
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At the Patient Advocacy Forum: Early Access to Oncology, on the sidelines of ESMO Latin America 2026, Andrea Manzano joined virtually to present findings from the Bridging the Gap in Women’s Cancer Care report. The presentation highlighted that women’s cancers in Latin America represent a significant and growing health challenge, with breast cancer accounting for …
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Croatia has the second highest cancer incidence rate and the highest cancer mortality rate in the EU. Although five-year survival rates have increased from 44% in the early 2000s to 59% in 2019-2023, the country lags behind other EU countries. Cancer care expenditure per capita are the second lowest in the EU. In the opening …
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DIA Europe 2026 brought together regulators, industry leaders, researchers, patient representatives, and policy makers to explore the future of health care innovation in Europe. The program highlighted practical solutions to improve efficiency, transparency, and long-term resilience of health systems. Andrea Manzano presented the poster “Immunotherapy and the Transformation of Cancer Care in Europe: Progress, Impact, …
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How does Croatia perform in cancer care compared to national targets, EU peers, and international benchmarks? This dashboard-style report provides a visual and quantitative description of selected performance indicators in all areas of cancer care. The analysis is based on both national and international databases. Croatia faces an exceptionally high cancer burden, with the second-highest …
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Bulgaria now stands at an important turning point in the fight against HPV-related cancers. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet it continues to place a heavy and unnecessary burden on women in Bulgaria. This new IHE report sets out a clear, evidence-based roadmap to support Bulgaria in building the systems required …
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RCC – Regionala cancercentrum i samverkan, arranged a breakfast seminar about cancer prevention, bringing together representatives from civil society, authorities, politicians, and healthcare providers. The discussion was framed by the new European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5) Sweden’s updated cancer strategy – both highlighting a clear message: a substantial share of cancers is preventable, and the …
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The European Cancer Organisation launched the Women and Cancer Policy Index. This new index offers a structured, data-driven overview of how European health systems address women’s cancers across several areas: primary prevention; screening and early detection; quality of care and quality of life; and informal caregiving. The objective of the Women and Cancer Policy Index …