The 2023 Lancet Commission ‘Women, Power and Cancer’ (LCWC) raised urgent questions about how the cancer burden in women is significantly under-recognised, and how there are substantial gender inequalities in the way women interact with cancer. This includes as healthy individuals participating in cancer prevention, as patients, as health professionals, researchers, policymakers and as unpaid caregivers.
To build upon the findings and recommendations of the ‘Women, Power and Cancer Commission’ and ensure a gender lens is integrated into C/Can’s technical cooperation program delivered to the cities for cancer care health system strengthening.
A working group of 7 women who are working in the cancer care sector in C/Can cities to contribute to defining C/Can’s strategy in response to the report. Each of the participants are encouraged to elevate the local perspectives of the unique challenges faced by women in LMICs concerning access to cancer care, challenges experienced by the workforce, as well as system-level barriers.
The participants will:
Dr. Nur Aishah Taib, Greater Petaling (Malaysia)
Dr. Julia Ismael, Rosario (Argentina)
Dr. Nwamaka Lasebikan, Abuja (Nigeria)
Dr. Elene Mariamidze, Tbilisi (Georgia)
Dr. Miriam Mutebi, Nairobi (Kenya)
Dr. Carolina Goic, Concepción (Chile)
Dr. Elia Lara Lona, Leon (Mexico)
Providing seed funding to support researchers in C/Can’s network of cities, who are investigating health system research projects through an implementation science lens.
Improving diagnostics, treatment and drug delivery processes in the Paraguayan health system for HER2-positive positive breast cancer patients, and strengthening information systems in selected public hospitals. This is to support the avoidance of misdiagnosis and support the delivery of the appropriate cancer drug at an optimal time for patients.
Providing health authorities in Tbilisi with a budget impact analysis of including cancer diagnostics as part of the country’s Universal Healthcare Programme (UHC)
Foster the development of a global coalition for cancer diagnostics
Discussion series on strengthening a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care and developing patient management guidelines
Enablement of knowledge-transfer among cancer care professionals to channel connected health and embed global perspectives into local solutions.
Palliative care training for cancer care professionals in Yangon, Kumasi and Kigali
Fostering an innovation mindset and power skills to drive change
Closing gender disparities in the healthcare sector and enhancing the capacity of women oncologists to lead change
Developing a syllabus to provide training in the management of childhood cancers for primary health care professionals.
An online knowledge-transfer programme will enhance cities’ capacity to exchange experiences and consultation opportunities.
A new collaboration platform will empower LMICs to share financing solutions and develop locally focused solutions at scale.
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