AMPATH Kenya’s Post

Your breast health is crucial, and I urge you to prioritise it. 💗 Conduct breast self-exams every month. 💗 Schedule annual mammograms if you are 40 and above. 💗 Report changes to your doctor instantly. 💗 Encourage your loved ones to do the same. Remember, breast cancer affects both men and women. Ignoring symptoms can be fatal. Early intervention improves quality of life. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BetterThan1 #CancerControlAdvocate

New research led by UCL reveals that a new treatment regime for cervical cancer can reduce the risk of death by 40%, offering hope to thousands of women and people with a cervix. However, this advancement alone won’t ensure equal benefits for all. Cancer Research UK (CRUK) highlights that cervical cancer mortality is higher in deprived areas, where screening uptake is also lower, particularly among some ethnic minority groups. Alongside developing effective treatments, prioritising equitable prevention is critical to ensure no one is left behind. Read our #evidence brief on what works in reducing inequalities in cervical cancer screening here: https://lnkd.in/dmnZ8sMz Read the new paper published in The Lancet here: https://lnkd.in/dZ9Mq9Fq #CervicalCancer #HealthEquity #CancerResearch #HealthcareAccess #womenshealth

#Movember shines a light on critical issues affecting the health of all men: - Around 1,300 Canadians will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2024 – the most common cancer among young men aged 18-37 - Every year, over 24,000 Canadians face a prostate cancer diagnosis - 75% of those who die by suicide in Canada are men How can you support the health and well-being of the men in your life? Find out below.

The Lung Ambition Alliance Middle East and Africa (LAA MEA) chapter has launched a new #policybrief urging urgent action to address the rising burden of #lungcancer in the region, focusing on early detection. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with 2.21 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths annually. Due to lack of early detection, most cases in MEA are diagnosed at advanced stages, leading to a 90% fatality rate. Read more 👉 https://2ly.link/2116J #LungCancer #LungAmbition #MEA #HealthPolicy

On National Cancer Awareness Day, I shared my views on different aspects of cancer on All India Radio. Cancer is a modern day epidemic. Awareness, screening, early detection and proper treatment can reduce both morbidity and mortality. #nationalcancerawarenessday #AIR #AllIndiaRadio #CancerAwareness #cancerscreening #earlydiagnosis

GLOBAL IMPACT OF CERVICAL CANCER📊 Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally. In 2020, there were 604,000 new cases and 342,000 deaths. The majority of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. By improving access to screening and treatment, we can reduce these numbers significantly. Let's fight this disease together! #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth #femalreproductivehealth #CervicalCancerStatistics #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth

🌍 Cancer Burden in LMICs: A Growing Crisis 📈 In 2012, 65% of all cancer deaths globally occurred in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This alarming figure is projected to rise to 75% by 2030. Due to the lack of reliable cancer registries and reporting systems, the true burden of cancer in LMICs might be even higher. Let's work together to improve cancer care and reporting in LMICs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2PfZgd5 #CancerAwareness #GlobalHealth #LMICs #HealthcareInequality

How can we bridge the health inequity gap in Africa? The prevalence of cancer cases and number of cancer-related deaths are rising significantly across Africa, with mortality predicted to double by 2030. Our new white paper focuses on the barriers to cancer care within the #patient journey in Africa. Get your copy today: https://bit.ly/4aC9kkP #HealthcareAccess #Oncology #IQVIAPublicHealth

Reposting the wise words (and brilliant summary) of my amazing co-author, Temis Vasili. Read us, share this content with your networks, and let us know what you think!

Barriers to access in healthcare continue to increase the gap between lifesaving interventions and the unmet need of millions of people, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In this white paper, my colleague Temis Vasili and I look into the state of play of oncological care in Africa, particularly for breast and cervical cancer, and examine access across six countries: Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa. We conclude that improving access across the continuum of care requires an optimized patient pathway and medicines value chain, stronger regulatory frameworks, and more agile financing tools. We also highlight the importance of data-driven approaches, public-private partnerships, equity and universal health coverage to ensure scalability, affordability and availability of cancer prevention, screening and treatment. We hope that this paper sheds more light and raises awareness on the burden and impact of non-communicable diseases, which is extremely timely for the conversations we are holding this week at the World Health Assembly and prepare us for critical events in 2025. #WeAreIQVIA #IQVIAPublicHealth #globalhealth #cancer #cancercare #oncology #access #UHC #NCD #SDG3 #WHA77