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Breaking News: Bridging the Gap in Cancer Care in Nigeria! The MEDICAID CANCER FOUNDATION and the Foundation for Cancer Care have signed an MOU under the PACE program to tackle cancer care challenges in Nigeria. In 10 years, we have provided patient support, counseling and treatment to over 2,700 patients. This is an avenue to do more. This partnership will reduce out-of-pocket expenses for patients, with referrals between the two foundations ensuring access to subsidized treatments, including radiotherapy. Together, we're making cancer care more affordable and accessible. Less cost, more care. That's the PACE we're setting! #cancercare #partnership #nigeria #healthcare #hope #PACEprogram #MedicaidCancerFoundation #FoundationforCancerCare Nigeria Health Watch Technical Office On Cancer Awareness and Advocacy, Nigerian Medical Students Association National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment

💔 Cancer Court Action Evokes Memories of Esidimeni Negligence The recent court action to compel the Gauteng Health Department to utilize budgeted funds for cancer treatment reminds us of the tragic negligence seen in the Life Esidimeni case. The Cancer Alliance and Section 27 have filed a High Court application highlighting the Department's failure to use R784 million allocated for life-saving cancer treatment in 2023. Despite announcing through media the allocation of R250 million for planning services, the Department has cut off direct communication with these organizations. This mismanagement is putting 3000 cancer patients at dire risk. The DA will continue to push for the proper use of these funds and accountability in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL). #CancerCare #Esidimeni #DA_GPL https://ow.ly/CPYy50SE7uF

Cancer care poses unique challenges in Asia & the Global South HE Dr Wahid Ali Said Al Kharusi presented a comprehensive overview on the unique challenges faced by Asia in tackling cancer care. Today, in the post pandemic era, countries in Asia are forced to fight a tougher fight against cancer, with challenges such as rebuilding networks, addressing backlogs, driving policy change and adapting to the digitalisation of more and more health services. To overcome these challenges is an uphill battle; one that cannot be undertaken alone. Thus, partnerships between non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations and the government should be the way forward. Dr Wahid highlighted that these parties should look into empowering patients to advocate for themselves, engaging with on-the-ground community members and educating the right people, i.e, decision makers in order to be better equipped to face the challenges of cancer care in Asia. Highlights of his plenary can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g4XMdZHb Oman Cancer Association #OCA #Workingtogether #CancerCare #CancerCareAsia #NCSM #NCCM2024 #BridgingGaps #BuildingHope #EmpoweringLives Written by: Jessica Canute, Xin Yue Ong

🎗️ Conquering Cancer: Overcoming The World's Most Feared Enemy 🎗️ Cancer!. A word that strikes fear into the hearts of millions worldwide. It knows no boundaries, affecting people of all backgrounds and walks of life. In Nigeria alone, there are approximately 102,000 new cases of cancer each year, resulting in 70,000 deaths. Women and men alike are impacted by this devastating disease, with breast, liver, prostate, cervical, and colorectal cancers leading the tally. At SYNLAB Nigeria, we understand the gravity of the situation. That's why we offer a range of tests to detect cancer early when treatment is most effective. From genetic tests to tumour marker detection, our tests empower you to take control of your health and detect cancer before it becomes clinically apparent. Join us in the fight against cancer. Visit any SYNLAB facility today and take the first step towards early detection and prevention. Follow us on LinkedIn SYNLAB Nigeria for more Educational updates and health tips. Together, we can conquer cancer and save lives. #ConqueringCancer #EarlyDetection #CancerAwareness #SYNLABNigeria #Healthcare #Prevention #TogetherWeCan #StayInformed #FollowUs #TurnOnNotifications

#concordia2024 Jarbas Barbosa highlighted #PAHO's strategic position to eradicate cervical cancer in the Americas, backed by support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation leveraging #HPV vaccine advances, improved diagnostics, and enhanced primary care access for women and girls. Expanding on this success, a blueprint for eliminating #oralcancer in South Asia emerges, with critical interventions like #nicotinepouches and smartphone-based early diagnostics tailored for scaling within underserved communities. With a century of understanding the causes - including various harmful smokeless tobacco forms and Areca nut - the time for decisive private-public partnerships to combat this preventable cancer is long overdue. It's time for impactful collaborations to kickstart the elimination of this lethal yet preventable cancer. #healthcare #publichealth #cervicalcancer #cancerprevention #partnerships

Earlier this week, Dr. Issak Bashir, Head of the Directorate of Family Health, Ministry of Health, Kenya, joined the ongoing technical workshop in Machakos. Together with partners, we are working towards reviewing and updating the National Cancer Screening Guideline 2018 to align with the National Cancer Control Strategy 2023-2027, global cancer control initiatives, and the most recent evidence-based practices and guidance on cancer screening. #CancerScreening #PublicHealth #ZuiaCancer #cervicalcancerelimination #GCCI #GlobalbreastCancerInitiative Health Promotion-Kenya USAID World Health Organization Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. FIND Division of National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health -Kenya Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society KENCO NETWORK Women4Cancer Early Detection and Treatment International Cancer Institute

At ACCESS Venture, we work to combat cervical cancer as a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, where rates of this disease are highest. We are tackling this problem from two fronts: enhancing cervical cancer education quality and access in the communities we serve, and improving accessibility to cervical cancer screening technologies by designing a low-cost, user-friendly Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test kit. #ubc #hpvawareness #engineeringinnovation

Join us at London Global Cancer Week: “From Policy to Practice: Transforming Cancer Care in Africa by Implementing Guideline-Concordant Care.” Date & Time: Tuesday, 12th November | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm GMT Session Overview: This panel discussion will explore the critical steps needed to implement guideline-concordant care to enhance cancer outcomes in Africa. Challenges such as limited resources, healthcare infrastructure gaps, and access disparities will be addressed by experts, policymakers, and cancer care providers. Join us to understand how to turn policy into action and reduce cancer mortality in Africa. Register here >> https://bit.ly/3O4TdUo #LondonGlobalCancerWeek #CancerCareAfrica #PolicyToPractice #GlobalHealth

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Pink October is here! Did you know breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide? According to World Health Organization, the number of breast cancer cases diagnosed each year is 2.3 million! 🤯 🎗️This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we encourage all participants of the UN Global Compact Network Ghana to get checked and keep taking care of their health! Let us push for innovation in early detection, prevention, treatment and support for those who suffer from #BreastCancer. Early detection as well as treatment significantly helps improve survival rates! #GCN_Ghana #CorporateSustainability #SDG3 #SustainableGhana #TenPrinciples