Overview
- The Health Ministry confirmed the registry is live after its Sept. 22 installation, requiring IMSS, IMSS-Bienestar, ISSSTE and private providers to report every pediatric case.
- In its first phase the system covers children and adolescents, with 3,000 to 5,000 cases expected annually before expanding to adult populations.
- Authorities aim to generate complete incidence, treatment and outcome data to understand late diagnoses and reduce regional variability in care.
- Outputs will underpin PRONAM protocols, classify first- and second-line oncology medicines, improve procurement forecasts and strengthen patient follow-up.
- IMSS reported more than 440 children have beaten cancer without leaving their home states, and officials say the registry enables predictive planning across the health system.