Cross City Projects
Global coalition for cancer diagnostics
Foster the development of a global coalition for cancer diagnostics
By connecting and engaging stakeholders, we build an enabling environment for sustainable cancer care solutions including policy and regulatory changes.
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Greater Petaling, Malaysia
Driving quality cancer care in Asia
Discussion series on strengthening a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care and developing patient management guidelines
Cross City Projects
Coordinating methodologies to inform policy
Strengthening the policy ecosystem to drive change in C/Can cities
Yangon, Myanmar
Overall improvement of cancer treatment
Improving access to quality medical oncology services in Yangon City
Asuncion, Paraguay
Strategic plan for the development of nuclear medicine for the public health sector in Asuncion
Strategic plan for the development of nuclear medicine for the public health sector in Asuncion.
Tbilisi, Georgia
Strengthening the quality of education and training
Strengthening education and professional training programmes for cancer care in Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Georgia
Strengthening best practices in radiotherapy
Tbilisi improves the quality and safety of the provision of radiation therapy.
Tbilisi, Georgia
Multidisciplinary management of breast and cervical cancers
Tbilisi increases the quality and standardisation of cancer care for breast and cervical cancers.
Tbilisi, Georgia
Standardising and strengthening pathology diagnostics
Tbilisi improves quality and standardisation of pathology diagnosis
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Ensuring sustainable cancer care in Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre develops institutional capabilities to administer cancer care projects
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Strengthening pathology diagnostics
Porto Alegre improves quality and standardisation of pathology diagnosis.
Kumasi, Ghana
Planning human resources development
Ongoing human resource capacity-building in both medical and non-medical cancer care service
Kumasi, Ghana
Operational strategies for Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) and development of protocols and guidelines
Operational strategies for Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) and development of protocols and guidelines
“Civil society plays a vital role in building an inclusive, responsive, and accountable health system. We are proud to take part in this transformative initiative and are determined to ensure that the voices of communities—especially those most affected by cancer—are heard and integrated at every stage of the process.”
Fatou Fadika Coulibaly
Coalition des Organisations de Lutte contre le Cancer en Côte d'Ivoire
“This partnership with the Ministry of Health marks a turning point in our approach to cancer control in our country. By working with C/Can and involving our local experts and communities, we are committed to implementing sustainable, data-driven improvements so that no one is left behind in their cancer journey.”
Pierre N’gou
Minister of Health, Ivory Coast
“This second edition of the program will build on the experience gained from the first edition as we continue to explore and analyse strategies for investing in women oncologists to ensure the sustainability of C/Can's work in the cities. We also aim to learn more about effective ways to support women in leadership roles and contribute to closing gender disparities in the healthcare sector.”
Julie Gralow
Chief Medical Officer, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
“The findings from this research will be instrumental in refining the technical cooperation programme, ensuring that our support is tailored and effective for the specific needs of the cities we serve.”
Alfredo Polo
Director, Technical Cooperation and Capacity Development, City Cancer Challenge
“Through C/Can, we have an unparalleled opportunity to ensure that progress made in cancer care at a city level will benefit the most people in both Abuja and the rest of Nigeria.”
Owens Wiwa
Executive Vice President of the Clinton Health Access Initiative Nigeria
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