SIOP Standards Framework for Pediatric Oncology Units in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Arora, Ramandeep; Davidson, Alan; Gonzalez, Gloria; Indelicato, Daniel; Kebudi, Rejin; Lam, Catherine; McLoone, Jordana; Mendez, Alejandra; Moreno, Florencia; Qureshi, Bilal; Schoeman, Judy; Weber, Lorena; Slone, Jeremy; Vasquez, Liliana; Chantada, Guillermo

doi:10.1002/1545-5017.70469

SIOP Standards Framework for Pediatric Oncology Units in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Arora R. S., Davidson A., Gonzalez G., Indelicato D. J., Kebudi R., Lam C. G., ...More

PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Publication Date: 2026
Doi Number: 10.1002/1545-5017.70469
Journal Name: PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Although standards exist for pediatric oncology units (POUs) in high-income countries, their applicability in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains limited. Therefore, SIOP led a multidisciplinary global expert group to develop a practical, scalable, implementable, and evidence-informed standards framework for POUs in LMICs. These standards prioritize key areas of practice, including infrastructure, clinical care practice, medication safety, research, and multidisciplinary coordination, with the aim of reducing variation and advancing equitable care. This work aligns with the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer's goal of achieving 60% survival by 2030.