Advancing Health Equity in Global Oncology: A Collaborative Academic-Cancer Society-Industry Program to Address Health Disparities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Rattachement africain : us, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Afrique du Sud, Nigéria, Cameroun, ca. Niveau de preuve : code pays fourni par la source.
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PURPOSE: Cancer care capacity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is constrained by late diagnosis and limited treatment access. Few funding mechanisms support innovative, locally led programs to address these challenges. A collaborative initiative was developed to strengthen oncology care through quality improvement (QI) projects. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The program was developed by Global Bridges Oncology (GBO) at Mayo Clinic, Pfizer Global Medical Grants, and the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer. A committee composed primarily of African oncology experts guided the process. An RFP was disseminated across SSA in English, French, and Portuguese, inviting applications to improve diagnostic and therapeutic cancer care. Applications underwent a structured, two-stage review, with GBO providing technical support, expert guidance, and training resources. RESULTS: The RFP generated 218 applications reflecting strong demand for oncology QI funding in SSA. After review, 17 projects representing 10 African countries were selected and awarded $1.1 million USD. Funded initiatives reflected four themes: oncology training and clinical practice improvements, early detection and accurate diagnostics, pediatric cancer care, and oncology nursing and palliative medicine. As of March 2026, 11 (65%) of 17 projects are complete, with 4,565 health care professionals engaged through direct training, conference dissemination, system adoption, and sensitization activities, and program-supported services were delivered to more than 47,300 patients. CONCLUSION: This initiative demonstrates the feasibility of a competitive, regionally guided grant program to strengthen cancer care capacity. Early implementation outcomes, including measurable improvements in diagnostic delay, treatment adherence, and care network expansion, confirm that locally led QI initiatives can generate meaningful results across diverse institutional settings. By centering African leadership and supporting diverse QI projects, it advances equitable access to funding, capacity building, and sustainability planning.
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- Titre Crossref
- Advancing Health Equity in Global Oncology: A Collaborative Academic-Cancer Society-Industry Program to Address Health Disparities in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Date Crossref
- 01/08/2026
- Éditeur
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Type
- journal-article
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Mayo Clinic Department of Radiation Oncology pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Building Bridges pays non établi dans la noticeInstitution
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Global Bridges Healthcare Alliance pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisation à but non lucratif
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Korle Bu Teaching Hospital National Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre Accra, Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)Établissement de santé
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Moi University Kenya (code pays fourni par la source)Université ou école supérieure
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University of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe (code pays fourni par la source)Université ou école supérieure
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Aga Khan University Nairobi Department of Surgery Aga Khan University Nairobi, Kenya (code pays fourni par la source)Université ou école supérieure
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University of Cape Town Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology University of Cape Town, Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)Université ou école supérieure
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Center for Clinical Care and Research in Nigeria Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)Institution
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Federal Medical Centre Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)Établissement de santé
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Gombe State University Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology Gombe State University, Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)Université ou école supérieure
Department of Radiation Oncology — Mayo Clinic, Building Bridges et Mayo Clinic in Arizona, avec 9 autres affiliations. Pays d’affiliation : Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Afrique du Sud, Nigéria, Cameroun.
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