Cesaltina Lorenzoni, Head of National Cancer Center Program at Ministry of Health of Mozambique, shared on LinkedIn:
“I participated in the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) Annual Global Meeting 2026, held from October 1–3 in Montreal, Canada.
It was an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration between IGCS and AORTIC-Africa, while also highlighting the challenges and advances in Gynecologic Oncology.
During the meeting, I joined a panel on Pathology, Clinical Oncology and Precision Medicine, addressing the challenges of implementing molecular technologies in resource-limited settings and the need to ensure greater equity in access to cancer care.
I also joined the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program Mentors Workshop.
Mozambique has been part of the IGCS program since 2017, as one of the pilot countries. To date, the program has trained five Gynecologic Oncology specialists, while four doctors are currently undergoing training, with completion expected in 2027.
I held meetings with the IGCS leadership, including CEO Mary Eiken, where we discussed strengthening cooperation in training, mentorship and capacity building. I was also invited to contribute to the Pre-Invasive Lesions Course.
This engagement was particularly meaningful given the recognition I received in 2022, when I was awarded the IGCS Award for Community Advancement in Resource-Limited Settings by IGCS.
Overall, IGCS 2026 was an important opportunity to represent Mozambique and Africa through AORTIC, share experiences, and strengthen strategic partnerships aimed at advancing gynecologic oncology and developing specialized human resources.”
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