The World Health Organization revealed the significant negative impact of Corona Virus “Covid-19” on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer worldwide.- And according to the official website of the United Nations, said Dr. Andre Elbawi, from the Department of Non-Communicable Diseases of the Organization Global healthMore than a year ago, when the Coronavirus crisis began, its impact on cancer care was stark, as “cancer services were partially or completely disrupted due to the pandemic in 50% of the governments that provide these services.”–
He added that “delays in diagnosis are common, as treatment interruptions or abandonment have increased dramatically,” noting that this is likely to have an impact on the total number of cancer deaths in the coming years.
Elbawy explained that healthcare professionals are under great pressure to provide services, and there is a significant decline in research and enrollment in clinical trials.
The doctor referred to an organization Global health, That although some rich countries have managed to cope with the effects of the pandemic, including the Netherlands, where special programs have been set up to accelerate access to cancer diagnosis and treatment for those with symptoms.
He added, “We appreciate that cancer patients will be taken into account in this Clinical trials Because the evidence has shown that cancer patients are more likely to have diseases and deaths related to Covid-19 due to their lowered immunity.— .
