Publications by authors named "Dipankar Dakua"
JCO Glob Oncol
February 2021
Article Synopsis
- - The text discusses the urgent need for improved palliative care in low- and middle-income countries, especially in regions like Northeast India, where cancer significantly contributes to serious health-related suffering.
- - The project in Assam aimed to enhance palliative care by following the WHO framework, focusing on collaboration with government and private sectors to create supportive policies, provide education, and ensure drug availability.
- - The outcomes of this initiative show the effectiveness of integrating palliative care with cancer treatment from the beginning, highlighting the sustainability of these programs within public healthcare systems, which could serve as a model for similar regions globally.
