a.) Provide timely, developmentally appropriate, and high-quality cancer services such as screening, diagnosis, optimal treatment and care, supportive care and palliative care, survivorship follow-up care, and reintegration and rehabilitation, to cancer patients of all genders and ages; b.) Establish, as necessary, networks with both public and private facilities to improve access, expand range of services, reduce costs and bring services closer to patients; c.) Provide and promote supportive care, palliative care and pain management, patient navigation, hospice care and other measures to improve the well-being and quality of life of cancer patients, people living with cancer, their families and carers; d.) Provide separate units and facilities for children and adolescents with cancer and ensure that such children and adolescents are not mixed with the general population; e.) Design and implement high-impact, innovative, and relevant local communications campaigns that are context and culture-sensitive, and aligned with national programs; f.) Undertake and support the training of physicians, nurses, medical technicians, pharmacists, health officers, and social workers on evidence-based and good practice models for the delivery of responsive, multidisciplinary, integrated cancer services; g.) Address the psychosocial and rehabilitation needs of cancer patients and survivors; h.) Adopt and promote evidence-based innovations, good practice models, equitable, sustainable strategies and actions across the continuum of care; i.) Engage and collaborate with LGUs, private sector, philanthropic institutions, cancer focused patient support, advocacy organizations and civil society organizations to make available programs and services and practical assistance to cancer families and cancer survivors; and j.) Promote and assist in ethical scientific research on matters related to cancer. SECTION 13. Capacity Development. The DOH, in collaboration with cancer focused professional societies, LGUs leagues, and LGU-based health associations, academic institutions, human resources units of cancer care centers, civil society organizations, and the private sector, shall formulate, implement and update capacity development program for all health care workers providing cancer care service and support at all levels of the health care delivery system. SECTION 14. Oncology-Related Academic Curriculum. –The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in collaboration with the DOH, higher education institutions (HEIs), cancer focused professional societies, accrediting institutions and patient support organizations, shall undertake an assessment of current oncology-related academic curriculum and ensure that the curriculum meets local needs and global practice standards. The CHED shall encourage HEIs to offer degree programs for high priority oncology-related specializations and continuing education programs related to oncological treatment and care. The DOH, in collaboration with academic institutions, shall provide subsidies and scholarships for training of oncology professionals, such as medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, specialized radiation technologists, medical physicists, oncology nurses, and other specialized oncology professionals. ARTICLE IV CANCER AWARENESS SECTION 15. Cancer Awareness Campaign. The DOH shall intensify its cancer awareness campaign and provide the latest and evidence-based information for the prevention and treatment of cancer including practical advice, support and referral for cancer patients, people living with cancer, cancer survivors, their families and carers. The DOH, in collaboration with the Department of Information and Communications Technology, shall make full use of the latest technology to disseminate information to reach every Filipino. The awareness campaign must increase cancer literacy and understanding of risk factors associated with cancer, dispel myths and misconceptions about cancer, and reduce the anxiety, fear, distress and uncertainty related to cancer. SECTION 16. National Cancer Awareness Month. – The month of February of every year shall be known as the “National Cancer Awareness Month” throughout the Philppines. The DOH, in collaboration with LGUs, cancer focused professional societies, academic institutions, shall lead the observance of National Cancer Awareness Month. SECTION 17. Health Education and Promotion in Schools, Colleges, and Universities. – The CHED and the Department of Education, in coordination with the DOH, shall