The Romanian Society of Preventive Medicine (SRPM) and the Romanian Society of HPV are delighted to announce the success of the first HPV Prevention Summit: Screening and Vaccination, held on June 19, 2024 at the Palace of Parliament, Avram Iancu Hall. The event brought together renowned medical experts, decision-makers, representatives of civil society, best practice models, and industry representatives to develop effective strategies for preventing cervical cancer through screening and vaccination.
Event Achievements
The Summit featured seven plenary sessions over 10 hours and was attended by 21 prestigious speakers and 256 participants, both online and physically. Since its inception, the SRPM has strongly advocated for the implementation of screening programs. As a result of these efforts, on June 5th, the Ministry of Health published the screening methodology for cervical cancer. However, the SRPM aims for more ambitious objectives, focusing on establishing integrated screening centers.
During the summit, Conf. Dr. Roxana Bohîl?ea, President of the SRPM, presented the SRPM's national screening plan, which includes the implementation of integrated screening centers for cervical, breast, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancers, in accordance with European Union recommendations. These initiatives are crucial, especially considering the absence of functional screening programs in Romania, programs that are currently implemented at European and global levels.
Scientific sessions included presentations by renowned speakers such as: Prof. Dr. Mihaela Grigore, Dr. Mihaela Badea, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gindrovel Dumitra, Dr. Drago? Median, Conf. Dr. R?zvan Hain?ro?ie, Dr. R?zvan Curc?, Prof. Dr. Liana Ple?, Prof. Dr. Mehedin?u Claudia, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dima Vlad, Conf. Dr. Nicolae Bacalba?a, Assoc. Prof. Dr. M?d?lina Ciuhodaru, and Dr. Mihaela Steriu.
Government perspectives supporting the initiative were presented by: Presidential Advisor Conf. Dr. Diana Loreta P?un, Senator Nicoleta Pauliuc, Dr. Valeria Herdea, President of the National Health Insurance House (CNAS), Dr. Silvia Gatscher, Health Operations Manager at WHO Romania, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vlad Rotaru, coordinator of the Population-Based Screening Subprogram for Cervical Cancer, Florina Bonifate, Secretary General of the Romanian Pharmacists' College.
Actions and projects against HPV infection were presented by: C?t?lina Negar? from the Renaissance Foundation, Raluca Barzu from the Federation of Cancer Patient Associations, Dr. Simona Cioc from the Romanian Association for Pediatric Education in Family Medicine, Ana M?i?? from the Mothers for Mothers Association, Silvia Burcea from Save the Children Romania, Victoria Olteanu from From Care for Children, Radu G?nescu from COPAC, Dr. Cristina Berteanu, Medical Director of Memorial Hospital Romania.
Experts from Sweden and France presented best practices in screening and prevention: Dr. R?zvan Nichi?elea, specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology, discussed Sweden's experience, and Dr. Ana Maria Oprea, specialist in Family Medicine, presented perspectives from France.
Industry perspectives were discussed by: Ivana Rapajic Moran, representing a vaccine manufacturer, and Andreia Valter, from Abbott Laboratories.
Conclusion
The "HPV Prevention Summit 1.0: Screening and Vaccination" was an essential platform for the exchange of knowledge and innovative ideas, establishing concrete steps for cervical cancer prevention in Romania and promoting collaboration across sectors to ensure public health. This event strengthened the collective commitment of the medical community, authorities, and civil society in the fight against cervical cancer.
The "HPV Prevention Summit" will become an annual event, continuing to summarize Romania's progress in preventing and combating cervical cancer and other forms of cancer, providing a platform for collaboration and innovation for all involved.
All information about the Summit, as well as the progress of the society's projects, can be followed on the society's website, www.srmp.ro, and on social media channels: Instagram – srmp.ro; Youtube – Romanian Society of Preventive Medicine; Facebook - Romanian Society of Preventive Medicine and Support Group Romanian Society of Preventive Medicine.
The SRPM's official journal can be accessed directly on the society's website. Contact: secretariat@srmp.app
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