IHCRI-Rwanda (Internal Health Cancer and Research Initiative Rwanda) shared on LinkedIn:
“Relive Ihcri-Rwanda’s London Global Cancer Week 2026 Session!
We are delighted to share the full recording of our special session at London Global Cancer Week 2026, held on 4 November 2026 under the theme:
‘Strengthening Global Cancer Research, Collaboration, and Capacity Building.’
The session brought together distinguished international experts, researchers, healthcare professionals and cancer advocates to explore practical approaches to strengthening cancer research, cancer care and health workforce capacity.
Distinguished Speakers
We were honoured to learn from:
- Prof. Dr. Nosratollah Zarghami Soltanahmadi – Distinguished Professor and international speaker, Istanbul Aydın University, Türkiye.
- Assoc. Prof. Felix Manirakiza – Associate Professor of Anatomical and Molecular Pathology, University of Rwanda; Senior Consultant Pathologist at CHUK and IHCRI-Rwanda Advisory Board member.
- Dr. Jean de Dieu Hategekimana – MD, Field Epidemiologist and Senior Officer for Cancer Diseases, Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) Cancer Program.
Session Moderator and Presenter:
- Elysee Niyobuhungiro – Founder and Executive Director, IHCRI-Rwanda, presenting the IHCRI-Rwanda Cancer Webinar Series as a cost-effective model for strengthening healthcare capacity through virtual learning platforms.
Key Session Highlights
- Cancer epidemiology and the cancer burden in Rwanda.
- Rwanda’s progress in cancer prevention, screening and early detection.
- Strengthening cancer diagnosis, treatment and referral systems.
- Research, international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
- Virtual platforms as cost-effective models for healthcare professional education and capacity building.
- Promoting equitable access to quality cancer care.
The Big Message
Strengthening cancer care requires more than clinical interventions. It demands research, education, early detection, strong health systems, community engagement and meaningful international collaboration.
OUR PARTNERS AND COLLABORATORS
- Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC),
- UNZAMEDSA,
- Istanbul Aydın University
- University of Rwanda.
We sincerely thank all speakers, partners, moderators, participants and collaborators who contributed to the success of this session.
At IHCRI-Rwanda, we remain committed to advancing health through research, education and community action.
Watch, share and join us in turning knowledge into action!”
You can also read: London Global Cancer Week 2026: Highlights From November 2–4
