Following the stakeholder engagement workshop held in March, Abidjan recently held its inaugural City Executive Committee (CEC) meeting, bringing together leaders and experts from across the public and private sectors united around a single mission: to make quality cancer care a reality for everyone in the city.
Working with C/Can, the CEC, led by the Minister of Health of Côte d’Ivoire, will guide the development and implementation of concrete improvements in cancer care: closing gaps in access, reducing diagnostic response times, and raising the quality of care across the board.
Member institutions will collect city-level data to map the most urgent challenges and inform solutions tailored to Abidjan's realities, with the ambition of creating models that can be replicated across Côte d'Ivoire.
This marks an important step in the country's effort to build a more coordinated, data-driven, and equitable cancer care system for patients and families across the country.
Learn more about how we work with cities #FromTheGroundUp to uncover the gaps and power the system at the link in bio.
Abuja is accelerating its cancer care transformation and today, 9 locally-designed projects mark the start of their implementation.
Developed under C/Can’s City Engagement Process Framework (CEPF) and shaped by 542 patients, 13 health institutions, and cross-sector collaboration spanning government, civil society, and international partners, these projects are built on years of rigorous evidence and genuine community participation.
With 127,763 new cancer cases in 2022* in Nigeria, the stakes are high. The coalition, the evidence base, and the concrete implementation plan that Abuja has built show what becomes possible when cities take the lead.
As one of C/Can's core cities in West Africa, Abuja's momentum matters beyond its borders.
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This work was made possible with the kind support of Bristol-Myers Squibb, MSD, and Roche.
#Africa #Nigeria #CancerCare #GlobalHealth
The Aisha Abba Abdullahi Memorial Foundation (3AM Foundation) was honored to attend the Abuja Dissemination and Project Kickoff organized by the City Cancer Challenge Foundation (C/Can).
The event marked a significant step forward in strengthening cancer care systems in Abuja, with the dissemination of key assessments and the launch of nine priority projects addressing critical gaps across the cancer care continuum.
As an organization committed to advancing blood donation and supporting individuals affected by blood related conditions, 3AM Foundation is proud to be part of this collaborative effort driving coordinated, system-wide impact.
We look forward to contributing to the implementation phase and deepening partnerships that improve access to lifesaving care.
#3AMFoundation #CancerCare #Abuja #Partnerships #CCan
Yesterday, I had the distinct honor of formally launching nine transformative projects under the Abuja City Cancer Program (C-Can). This milestone marks the culmination of over 30 months of strategic planning, city-wide needs assessments, and collaboration with our esteemed partners.
We are not just launching projects; we are implementing a comprehensive framework spanning early detection, pathology, radiotherapy, and surgery to ensure that quality cancer care is accessible to every resident of the FCT.
Addressing the cancer challenge requires more than technical solutions; it requires leadership and an unwavering commitment to the lives we serve. As we move into the implementation phase, our focus remains clear: earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and improved quality of life for patients and their families.
My sincere gratitude to the @fmoh_nigeria Federal Ministry of Health, @medicaidcf Medicaid Cancer Foundation, @clintonfoundation Clinton Health Access Initiative, and @ccan_org City Cancer Challenge for their partnership in making this a reality.
Together, we are building a stronger, healthier Abuja.
#AbujaCityCancerProgram #cancer #HealthFCT #CancerCare #PublicHealth
La seremi de Salud, Isabel Rojas sostuvo una reunión ejecutiva con la Dra. María Fernanda Navarro, Directora para Latinoamérica de City Cancer Challenge, y el City Manager QF. Miguel Ángel Jiménez 🤝.
En la instancia, junto al equipo del Programa de Cáncer, se abordaron los resultados del análisis de la atención oncológica del Gran Concepción y se compartieron recomendaciones clave para fortalecer su implementación, destacando la articulación público-privada y la gestión basada en datos 📊.
The city of tomorrow thrives on collaboration.
By sharing knowledge across cities and borders, we strengthen cancer care locally while contributing to more equitable global health outcomes.
➡️ See how collaboration accelerates progress.
#ImpactThatMatters
Health systems are strongest when solutions are shaped locally and shared globally.
Through the CAD Indicators, C/Can tracks how cities contribute to knowledge generation, collaboration, and research leadership helping elevate local expertise and strengthen evidence from LMIC contexts.
Because knowledge should flow in all directions.
➡️ Explore how C/Can cities share and lead knowledge.
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Over the past month, we’ve highlighted women shaping cancer care across policy, communities, research, and the health workforce.
Together, these stories show what’s possible when women are at the centre of health systems.
Women and Health. Global Strength.
#WomenAndHealth #CancerCare #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment
The city of tomorrow is led by healthcare professionals who reflect the communities they serve.
Supporting women’s leadership in oncology strengthens health systems and improves care for patients everywhere.
➡️ Learn how leadership shapes better cancer care.
Women and Health. Global Strength.
#ImpactThatMatters
This is Dr Nia Sharikadze.
Medical oncologist. Service leader. System builder.
Women’s leadership strengthens healthcare delivery, improving care for patients everywhere.
Women Leading Health. Global strength.
#WomenAndHealth #CancerCare
Today, Kampala, Uganda, has officially joined the City Cancer Challenge (C/Can), becoming our 18th city to take action toward equitable, sustainable, quality cancer care.
This partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority, the Uganda Ministry of Health, the Uganda Cancer Institute, and the Uganda Cancer Society marks a new chapter in the city’s commitment to strengthening health systems and improving the lives of people affected by cancer.
The onboarding of Kampala as a core city in C/Can’s network is made possible thanks to the support of the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation and the Sanofi Global Health Unit. C/Can wishes to thank these partners for their continued trust and contribution.
Strong cancer care systems depend on skilled, supported health professionals.
The CAD Indicators help C/Can and cities track whether training opportunities are reaching those who need them most, including women, and whether capacity-building efforts translate into long-term leadership and system change.
Because investing in people is investing in care.
➡️ Discover how skills and leadership drive system change.
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