Cali, Colombia
Multidisciplinary approach and standardisation of care for breast and cervical cancers
Standardising and improving the quality of cancer care in Cali
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Cali
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Cali, the first city to join the C/Can’s network, has become a regional reference for quality, equitable cancer care, setting new benchmarks with a groundbreaking, innovative and multi-sectoral approach. With the support of C/Can, Cali has been able to lead various projects with the aim of tackling the burden of cancer, through a strategic alliance spanning national, departmental and municipal levels.
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Joined C/CAN
January 2017
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Sustainability partners
Why it matters
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182.3Cancer incidence rate (per 100,000)
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2.28 MCali population
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84.7Cancer mortality rate (per 100,000)
Discover our projects
Local cancer care experts are leading projects designed to respond to the city’s challenges and enhance its capacity to address patient needs.
Cali, Colombia
Multidisciplinary treatment of prostate, colorectal and paediatric leukaemia cancers
Standardising and improving the quality of cancer care in Cali
Cali, Colombia
Standardising pathology laboratory procedures
Cali’s pathology laboratories improve the quality and standardisation of diagnosis procedures and reporting.
Cali, Colombia
Strengthening planning and capacity development for human resources
Cali strengthens education and professional training programmes in cancer care
Cali, Colombia
Quality control programme for imaging/nuclear medicine
Cali harmonises cancer imaging standards and increases access to diagnosis
Key achievements toward lasting change
The project team has already delivered a range of achievements to raise the quality and equity of cancer care through effective multidisciplinary collaboration:
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