UCAN Ireland led a broad coalition to call on Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to act now, before Ireland is left with a gap in strategic direction for cancer care.
Cancer cases in Ireland are projected to grow by 47% by 2040, the second-highest projected growth rate in the EU. We cannot afford any gap in strategy or funding.
Our ask is simple:
✅ Commission a formal evaluation of the current strategy immediately
✅ Announce a cancer strategy steering group with meaningful patient involvement
✅ Publish a clear development timeline, with a target publication date no later than end of 2027
✅ Confirm there will be no gap in strategic direction or funding
The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 expires this year — and there is currently no announced successor.
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