Tasmia Asif Cancer Hospital and Research Centre CIC

The TACHRC (Tasmia Asif Cancer Hospital and Research Centre CIC ) in the UK is established as a not for profit community interest company, set up to support this work, with the primary focus on the facilitation of training, with international staff visiting to Bangladesh, and Bangladesh medical professionals spending time in international institutions. The objective of this CIC is to raise the levels of cancer care in Bangladesh, through the provision of facilities, equipment, knowledge sharing, training and research. Cancer is a major public health burden in Bangladesh, with an estimated 200,000 new cases diagnosed each year. The country has a population of over 160 million people, and the incidence of cancer is expected to increase in the coming years due to population growth and aging.   According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the leading cause of death among adults in Bangladesh, accounting for an estimated 13.5% of all deaths in 2020. The most common types of cancer in Bangladesh are breast cancer, lung cancer, and oral cancer. The survival rate for cancer patients in Bangladesh is low, with only 25% of patients surviving for five years after diagnosis. The main barriers to cancer care in Bangladesh include lack of awareness, lack of access to treatment facilities, and high costs of treatment. Despite the high prevalence of cancer, Bangladesh has a limited number of cancer treatment facilities. There is only one government-run cancer hospital in the country, and the private sector has not been able to meet the growing demand for cancer care.