Glaring disparities exist in global cancer research funding. Between 2016 and 2020, a staggering US$24.5 billion was invested in cancer research globally. However, less than 2% of this was dedicated to implementation, and a 0.5% of investment was allocated to research addressing cancer in LMICs, which bear 75% of the cancer burden
To empower local healthcare stakeholders to kick-start research projects while promoting multidisciplinary collaborations to advance the understanding of cancer care within health systems.
C/Can has awarded five funded grants of 5,000 USD to researchers in C/Can cities that are investigating projects through an implementation science lens. The aim of the grants is to kick-start exploratory studies across the World Health Organization health systems building blocks to advance quality cancer care in LMICs.
The grantees are:
To contribute to the organisation’s gender equity strategy, C/Can has put together a working group to generate recommendations on how to build gender-responsive health systems.
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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