To commemorate the second anniversary of the enactment of the Republic Act 11215 or the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA), the Cancer Coalition Philippines (CCPh) and members of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) organized a series of multi-stakeholder fora to shed light on the challenges faced by cancer patients and their families in the time of the pandemic, and discuss updates regarding the implementation of the NICCA law.
“This landmark legislation addresses strategic gaps in the country’s cancer control program including making cancer treatment and medicines more affordable and accessible, leading to a more positive health outcome…
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