The European project EUCanScreen, in which the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic is actively involved, has its first year of cooperation. It represents an important milestone in strengthening and modernising cancer screening programmes across Europe. The project aims to implement cancer screening programmes and to improve access to early diagnosis within the EU.
EUCanScreen, launched under EU4Health, bringing together public health authorities, research institutions and stakeholders from EU Member States and associated countries. It aims to support the effective implementation of screening programmes in line with the European recommendations and objectives of the European Cancer Plan.
During the first year, EUCanScreen focused on:
- Establishing strong governance and coordination structures at European and national level
- Mapping of existing cancer screening policies, programmes and capacities across participating countries
- Development of common methodological frameworks, tools and indicators to promote quality, equity and effectiveness in screening
- Strengthening cooperation and knowledge exchange between national control authorities and expertsMost significant progress has also been made in involving stakeholders, building capacity and aligning national efforts with EU priorities, ensuring that knowledge and good practices are shared across borders.
