In this episode of Global Health Unpacked on OncoDaily, Dr. Gvantsa Khizanishvili sits down with Prof. Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy MD PhD, Professor of (Clinical) Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya and Public Health Medicine Specialist at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, for a interesting discussion on one of the biggest challenges in modern oncology: ensuring that scientific breakthroughs translate into real-world benefits for every patient.
While cancer research continues to deliver remarkable innovations, millions of patients – particularly in low- and middle-income countries still face barriers to accessing life-saving care. They talk about why innovation alone cannot improve cancer outcomes without effective implementation.
Prof. Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy explains why the future of cancer control depends not only on new technologies, but also on stronger health systems and workforce development, the difference between “access” and “effective access” to cancer care and why investing in people is just as important as investing in new technologies.
This episode also explores the themes of leadership, mentorship, global collaboration and health diplomacy, implementation science and patient-centered outcomes.