How Rwanda could be the first country to wipe out cervical cancer
"The East African country’s campaign to end cervical cancer through the HPV vaccine has had to overcome cultural taboos and rumours about infertility – but it’s saving lives." Read more at Mosaic:
Last update: 2019-05-14
As Cancer Tears Through Africa, Drug Makers Draw Up a Battle Plan
In an exciting move, Pfizer and Cipla have agreed to charge minimal costs for 16 common chemotherapy drugs in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. Prices are estimated to be just above their manufacturing costs ensuring affordable treatment to tens of thousands. In addition to reduced...
Last update: 2017-12-05
Opinion: Cancer in Africa: Making strides, creating solutions
Rwanda, like many of the Sub Saharan Africa, has seen a tremendous increase in cancer incidence in recent years. The required medical personnel, infrastructure and awareness of the disease have not even come close to matching this huge and increasing burden.
However despite these challenges, Rwanda...
Last update: 2017-12-01