Experts blame high cost of care, doctors shortage for Africa's cancer deaths

Experts blame high cost of care, doctors shortage for Africa's cancer deaths

Experts highlight high cost of care and doctor shortages as key drivers of Africa’s rising cancer deaths. Learn how data-driven investments and coordinatio Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-blame-high-cost-of-care-doctors-shortage-for-africas-cancer-deaths/

Africa faces growing cancer crisis as experts warn of rising deaths, high treatment costs

Health experts, policymakers and government officials have raised concerns over the growing burden of cancer in Africa, warning that the disease is now responsible for more deaths on the continent than HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. The warning was issued at the Best of ASCO Africa 2026 Conference in Abuja, organised by the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) in collaboration with the National Institut…