Buan County Recognized as Excellent Institution in National Cancer Management Project Evaluation

Highly Praised for Mailing to Non-Participants and Other Efforts

Buan-gun, North Jeolla Province, has been selected as an outstanding institution in the 2024 National Cancer Management Project Evaluation by Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province.

According to the county on the 31st, this evaluation comprehensively assessed the overall performance of the national cancer screening project for cities and counties in Jeonbuk, including six criteria such as cancer screening participation rates and the discovery of exemplary cases.

A view of Buan County Office. Provided by Buan County

The county received high marks for its efforts to improve national cancer screening participation rates through various encouragement activities, such as one-on-one customized phone guidance, posting screening posters at local medical institutions and apartment complexes, and sending mail to those who have not yet participated in screenings.

In addition, the county is carrying out various activities such as early cancer screening events, and as of 2024, has provided 65 million KRW in medical expenses to 64 cancer patients, continuously offering healthcare services to low-income and medically vulnerable groups.

A county official stated, "Since the survival rate for cancer differs greatly depending on early detection, we will strive to raise awareness among local residents about the importance of early screening and to spread a culture of participating in cancer screenings."

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