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Isabel Mestres: When a global community listens to local voices, real change happens!

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Sep 22, 2024, 09:31

Isabel Mestres: When a global community listens to local voices, real change happens!

Isabel Mestres posted on LinkedIn:

“‘Proud moment! The City Cancer Challenge team took the global stage at the World Cancer Congress, sharing groundbreaking insights from our local cities.’

Being selected to present at such a prestigious platform is a testament to the incredible work happening in our cities. It also empowers us to share our learnings and scale impact beyond our local communities.

C/Can’s expertise was highlighted across more than 10 sessions covering key topics such as:

Evidence generation for policy-making: Developing research capacity in LMICs.
Defining core quality indicators for cancer care in LMICs.
Enhancing cancer care through training and diverse workforce education.
Cross-sector collaboration: Case studies and best practices.
Implementing patient navigation through digital tools in LMICs.
Cancer prevention education and capacity-building initiatives.
The importance of patient voices in care, advocacy, and research.

When a global community listens to local voices, real change happens! Congratulations to all the C/Can family who presented at the WCC2024.”

Source: Isabel Mestres/LinkedIn

Isabel Mestres is the CEO of the City Cancer Challenge (C/Can), previously being the Director of Global Public Affairs. She also led initiatives in membership and partnership development at the International Union for Cancer Control. Mestres’ strategic sense positions her to propel C/Can forward, advancing its mission of enhancing cancer care accessibility in low- and middle-income nations.