STRETNUTIE EXPERTOV – PRIMÁRNA PREVENCIA PROTI HPV
The activities of the National Oncology Institute (NOI) contribute significantly to oncological diseases prevention, which is one of the key priorities of the National Oncology Program of the SR. Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) is an important form of primary prevention of various types of oncological diseases, particularly cervical, colon, head and neck, penile or vaginal cancer. “Halfway towards our common goal: How to solve practical issues related to increasing vaccination rate against HPV?” was the main topic of an expert meeting with the participation of the chief expert of the MoH SR for primary patient care Elena Prokopová, M.D., and representatives of the MoH SR, National Council of the SR Health Committee, NHIC, Institute for Healthcare Analyses (IZA), NOI, patients’ organizations, self-governing regions and Regional Public Health Authorities, health insurance companies and other experts. NOI was represented by an HPV coalition member Soňa Čierniková, research and education projects coordinator in NOI, who also participated in the press conference about HPV vaccination in Slovakia.
At the June meeting, experts among pediatricians presented the Call to Increase Vaccination Rate against HPV-induced Cancers. They analyzed the activities and approaches which helped increase the vaccination rate of children against HPV in Slovakia. NHIC presented data about the current state of vaccination of girls and boys aged 12 – 14 in Slovakia. We are still halfway to the objective of 90% vaccination rate in the target population of girls and a significant increase in the number of boys according to WHO and Europe’s Beating Cancer Action Plan recommendations.
Call to Increase Vaccination Rate against HPV-induced Cancers
ANNUAL REPORT 2023
We present to you our Annual Report on the State of Oncology in Slovakia for 2023 which focuses on clinical, radiation, hematological, pediatric, geriatric and palliative oncology. It maps out the activities of oncological societies and cooperative groups, activities in the area of experimental oncology and activities of NOI. It also includes the Report of the Institute of Research and Development of the MoH SR, a report about the implementation of National Oncology Program objectives and vision for 2024.
It also summarizes the current cancer screening programs in the SR and those in preparation. Last year, we achieved a more visible development mainly in the field of international cooperation, European projects or cooperation with prestigious comprehensive cancer centers in Europe and the USA.
More informationHOLDERS OF “KOZA’S LECTURE” DIPLOMA
TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR IVAN KOZA’S LIFE’S WORK
- 2019 - LAWRENCE H. EINHORN, DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE, INDIANA UNIVERSITY, INDIANA, USA
- 2019 - LUCIA MASÁROVÁ, M.D., ANDERSON CANCER CENTER, TEXAS, USA
- 2021 - MARIO GUILIANO M.D., Ph.D., UNIVERSITY FEDERICO II. NAPLES, ITALY
- 2022 - PROF. NASSER H. HANNA, M.D., INDIANA UNIVERSITY SIMON COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER, INDIANA, USA
- 2023 - ROBERTO F. MACHADO, INDIANA UNIVERSITY, INDIANA, USA
- 2023 - ASSOC. PROF. CAITRIONA A. BUCKLEY, M.D., INDIANA UNIVERSITY SIMON COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER, INDIANA, USA
Prof. Ivan Koza, M.D., D.Sc. (12 August 1940 – 26 August 2021) was a top oncologist, internationally renowned specialist who worked in oncology for over 50 years. He worked as a university professor, vice-dean for international cooperation at the Faculty of Specialization Studies of the SMU. He worked as the director of the National Cancer Institute in Bratislava from 2001 to 2004. He was an author and co-author of over 200 specialized publications. He was awarded the Crystal Wing for his life’s work.
Sexual health and cancer
The sexual health of people diagnosed with cancer is almost always overshadowed by the cancer itself and its treatment.
The new information booklet for professionals is a manual on how to communicate sensitively with patients on this topic.
More informationNews in lymphedema treatment in Slovakia – surgical treatment
Possibilities of surgical treatment of lymphovenous anastomosis in patients with lymphedema of upper or lower limb in Slovakia. The surgery and subsequent post-op care within outpatient surgery is performed in lymphedema treatment center in Bardejov.
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