Invisible Gaps: Addressing the Financial Burden of Cancer Care toward Universal Health Coverage

Day：2025.03.21

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  • Date and TimeThursday, April 10, 2025, 17:00 – 18：30 （Pacific Daylight Time） / 20：00 – 21：30 （Eastern Daylight Time）
    Friday, April 11, 2025, 9：00 – 10：30 （Japan Standard Time）
  • VenueOnline: Zoom webinar
    *The meeting ID will be sent later to those who have registered online.
  • OrganizerJICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development
  • LanguageEnglish
  • FeeFree
  • Capacity1,000 online participants
  • AttentionThis seminar will be recorded and may be broadcasted on JICA Ogata Research Institute’s website and YouTube channel.

Outline

A growing crisis in cancer incidence and mortality has been observed in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In sub-Saharan Africa, cancer mortality is projected to double between 2020 and 2030, with annual deaths exceeding 1.1 million by 2030. Given the need for long-term medical care for cancer patients and limited government health spending, the financial burden of cancer care in LMICs has become substantial.

In this seminar, we invite three leading researchers to present their latest research findings and policy implications for the current efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage, ensuring access to necessary health care without excessive financial burden. Dr. Akiko Ida from the JICA Ogata Research Institute conducts research on the financial and social impact of cancer control policies in Africa. Dr. D. Watkins and Dr. B. Essue co-chair the health economics working group of the Lancet Commission on Cancer and Health Systems.

Program

9:00- Opening (Mr. Ikuo Takizawa , Principal Research Fellow, JICA Ogata Research Institute )

9:05- Presentation
1. “The Challenge of the Cancer Epidemic in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Social and Financial Implications on the Ground” (Dr. Akiko IDA , JICA Ogata Research Institute / Shimane University)

2. “Financial Protection for Cancer Care: Key Concepts and Methodological Insights” (Dr. Beverley Essue , Associate Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto)

3. “Advancing Universal Health Coverage by Incorporating Equity and Financial Protection into Economic Evaluations of Cancer Interventions” (Dr. David Watkins , Associate Professor, Faculty of Global Health, University of Washington)

10:10- Commentary (Human Development Department, JICA)

10:15- Discussions

10:30 Closing

Moderator: Mr. Ikuo Takizawa, JICA Ogata Research Institute

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*Registration will be closed at noon April 10 (Japan time).

Inquiry

JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development（Ms. Suzuki）
E-mail：ditas-rsunit@jica.go.jp

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