In 2015, Population-based Cancer Registry, which is an organized system for collecting, storing, analyzing, interpreting and presenting the cancer data, was implemented. The Registry plays a significant role in terms of gathering qualitative data of cancer incidence and prevalence. Using this type of registry is important for cancer control programs’ assessment, for the defining and planning priority interventions, for cancer screening and for proper implementation other preventive measures, as well as for evaluation of the service effectiveness to determine the oncological patients’ medical care dynamic observation.  After the introduction of cancer registry, the registered incidence of malignant neoplasms almost doubled.

Ketevan Goginashvili, MPH

Head of Health Policy Division

Health Care Department

Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Affairs

144 Tsereteli Ave

Tbilisi 0119, Georgia

Tel: +995 32 251 00 38 ext 1108

Mob: 995 577717984