Context: A recent “Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023” study by “the Lancet Oncology” highlights that childhood cancer cases in India are high, with gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and data systems. Survival rates remain uneven despite many cancers being treatable.
- Paediatric cancer: Cancer occurring in children (0–14 years), e.g., leukemia, brain tumors.
- India reports 50,000–75,000 new cases annually, but data is underreported.
- Early diagnosis improves survival, but awareness and facilities are limited.
- Health infrastructure is uneven; rural areas lack specialised care.
- National cancer control mainly focuses on adults.
- Financial and logistical barriers lead to delayed or incomplete treatment.
- Strengthening primary healthcare and cancer registries is crucial.
- WHO Childhood Cancer Initiative: Launched in 2018 to improve survival rates globally; aims for 60% survival by 2030.
- National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS): Under Ministry of Health, focuses on cancer control but largely adult-centric.
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