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In 2022, 129 000 women were newly diagnosed with breast cancer in Africa and about half of them died (64,000). While the five years survival rates for women affected by breast cancer exceeds 90% in high-income countries, in India, only 66% survive and this rate is even lower in South Africa, 40%. Overall, in Africa, less than 1 in 2 women survive three years after diagnosis (WHO). We need to promote awareness and healthy lifestyles, early detection, timely diagnosis and comprehensive breast cancer management, to reduce the 60-70% late diagnosis and poor survival rates. Above all, we need people centered care. We require more attention to, research on and resources toward women’s health. #breastcancer #universalhealthcoverage #AfricaBreastCancerCouncil

“Most African women with breast cancer are diagnosed too late and, even after a diagnosis, many do not receive the treatment they need. This egregious injustice is utterly preventable..." - Dr Magda Robalo. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #breastcancer #AfricaBreastCancerCouncil  Roche Africa Read here: https://lnkd.in/dXSZ-W-y

With the right support, resources & opportunities, the potential of the world’s more than 1.1 billion girls is limitless. When girls lead, the impact is immediate and wide-reaching: families, communities and economies are all stronger, and our future is brighter. #DayOfTheGirl

The fight against #breastcancer requires a collective effort, uniting individuals, organizations, and communities to overcome this pervasive disease. Together, we can raise awareness, promote early detection, and support research initiatives that lead to better treatments and outcomes. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #Pinktober

We must ensure that our initiatives, awareness campaigns, and support systems reach all communities, fostering understanding and collaboration. By embracing diversity in our fight against breast cancer, we can amplify our impact, share vital resources, and provide comprehensive care for everyone affected. Together, we can create a world where no one faces breast cancer alone and where our collective efforts lead to better outcomes for all. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Early screening and detection of breast cancer play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes, significantly enhancing survival rates, and enabling less aggressive treatment options. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #Pinktober

The difficulties confronted by #LMICs in the management, control, and prevention of #BreastCancer are mainly due to a lack of strategies for early detection of the disease and insufficient population-based breast cancer registry data. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth! This is an opportunity for all stakeholders to review progress, reflect and renew commitments to tackling the disease, and build momentum to address the existing disparities and challenges in access to breast cancer care. World Health Organization Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As we step into this vibrant new month, let’s take a moment to embrace the possibilities that lie ahead. October is a time of change, marked by the beautiful transformation of nature as leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp.

Partners joined BOMA.ngo at #UNGA79 to explore transformative health financing and innovation opportunities across Africa. Kenya's President William Ruto delivered remarks at the event, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in strengthening Africa’s healthcare systems. Organized by AUDA NEPAD in collaboration with AfroChampions, USAID - US Agency for International Development, Corporate Council on Africa, Georgetown University, and Purpose Africa, this event aimed to mobilize investments and foster discussions that will transform Africa’s health economy, including the launch of the Program on Investment and Financing of Africa’s Health (#PIFAH). By fostering #partnerships between public and private sectors, the US-Africa Health Security and Resilience Initiative (HSRI) and AUDA-NEPAD aim to address Africa’s health challenges while unlocking economic growth, paving the way for long-term resilience and security in the healthcare sector.