Isabel Mestres: Kigali and Nairobi are working very hard to Close The Care Gap

Isabel Mestres, CEO at City Cancer Challenge Foundation, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“I am returning home tonight after celebrating World Cancer Day in Kigali and Nairobi, where I could witness how both cities are working very hard to Close The Care Gap.

A local journalist asked me how can cities close the cancer care gap
My response:

People-Centricity: Patients voices should be heard, and actions should follow.

Systems Thinking: Local interventions must take a holistic approach, considering the dynamics of the entire healthcare system.

Data-Driven: Informed decisions are crucial. Evidence and context matters.

Locally-Led: Empower local stakeholders to take charge of decision-making processes in their cities.

Multi-Sectoral Approach: All sectors and disciplines should be around THE table. This is not a one-single actor game.

With the support of all our partners, City Cancer Challenge is taking these principles into actionable steps and collectively working towards a world where access to quality cancer care is a reality for everyone.

Thank you to all our partners!

Thanks to the incredible C/Can team in the ground for your leadership & commitment Beatrice Okumu, Marlene Mumukunde and the regional director Sophie Bussmann-Kemdjo.”

Source: Isabel Mestres/LinkedIn