The Content Foundation
for the Development of
Expert and Analytical Activity and the Association of Russian Oncologists
national union signed a cooperation agreement at the FOR LIFE International
Forum of Oncology and Radiology in Moscow on 24 September 2019. The two
organizations agreed to conduct joint expert and analytical work, hold expert
meetings to come up with proposals for the implementation of cancer care
programmes for the public as well as organize joint events, including with
international participants.
«A holistic approach that brings
together the expert community and representatives of the government and public
organizations to find optimal solutions is essential to achieving the national
health and demographic goals. Thats why this Agreement is a good example of cooperation
between industry-specific structures to solve common problems», Russian Deputy
Minister of Health Oleg Salagay said.
«Expert support from the professional community
is very important to us. The Foundations main
goal is to help form the foundations of a healthy society and Russias
sustainable social development. Together with the Association of Russian
Oncologists, we plan to implement a number of significant projects that will
contribute to the development of the domestic oncology sector. We plan to
jointly organize and carry out events that aim to solve key problems in
oncology, improve the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment of diseases and
strengthen cooperation with foreign companies and associations. The Foundation
will also ensure the preparation of analytical materials that will be presented
at events and will become the foundation for the development of industry-wide
programmes and projects,» The Content Foundation Director Yelena Sokolova said.
As part of its joint work with the Association
of Russian Oncologists, the Content Foundations expert group will be involved in studying practical proposals for the
implementation of the federal project and programmes to battle cancer. The
first analytical results of the work will be presented at the specialized
oncology session at the Healthy Life Forum, which will take place on 12
February 2020 on the first day of the Russian Investment Forum.
Andrey Kaprin, the president of the Association
of Russian Oncologists national union, the general director of the National
Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Russian Ministry of Health, an
academician at the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the chief oncologist of the
Russian Ministry of Health, also noted that the implementation of important
projects in oncology will help develop cooperation between the organizations. «The
Associations activities aim to pool efforts and coordinate public
organizations and associations that work on the problem of oncology theory and
practice in order to enhance the level of medical care for the Russian
population. Establishing platforms for an open discussion of industry problems
and conducting business events involving leading Russian and international
experts will help develop practical proposals to achieve our goals in oncology,»
he said.
The Content Foundation for the Development of Expert and Analytical
Activity was created to help lay the groundwork for a healthy society and the
sustainable social development of Russia. The Foundation focuses on organizing
industry events, implementing educational programmes, and providing expert and
analytical support.