Pediatric Oncology in Figures: Why Russia Is Recognized as a Global Leader in Childhood Cancer Care
Deputy Health Minister Evgeniya Kotova noted that the survival rate following the diagnosis and treatment of malignant neoplasms in children in the Russian Federation exceeds 83%.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Russia is among the global leaders in the effectiveness of childhood cancer treatment. Evgeniya Kotova, a representative of the Russian Ministry of Health, cited specific figures that offer hope to many families facing this devastating diagnosis:
- The overall survival rate after childhood cancer treatment in Russia exceeds 83%.
- For certain tumor sites, this figure reaches 98%.
- Infant mortality has reached a historic low of 3.3 per 1,000 live births, placing Russia among the countries with the lowest rates globally.
"We are not evaluating ourselves; this is the WHO's assessment," Evgeniya Kotova emphasized.
The statement was made during the international exhibition and scientific conference "Healthcare, Education, and Sports in the Era of the Renaissance of a New Epoch of a Mighty State," held in Turkmenistan to mark Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers' Day.
Who is affected
Статистика по стране усреднена. В то время как в федеральных центрах (в Москве, Петербурге, Новосибирске) уровень лечения соответствует мировым стандартам, в отдалённых регионах родители сталкиваются с нехваткой оборудования, специалистов и лекарств.
