Niyobuhungiro Elysee, Founder and Executive director at IHCRI-Rwanda, shared IHCRI-Rwanda’s post on LinkedIn, adding:
“Cancer Knows No Boundaries – And Neither Should Our Commitment to Cancer Care!
At IHCRI-Rwanda (Internal Health Cancer and Research Initiative Rwanda), we are deeply grateful to Dr. Jean de Dieu Hategekimana, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, and all the distinguished speakers who have accepted our invitation to be part of our London Global Cancer Week 2026 session.
Your willingness to share your expertise, experience, and perspectives will make this global conversation richer, more meaningful, and more impactful. We truly appreciate your commitment to advancing cancer research, prevention, treatment, palliative care, and capacity building.
Cancer is a challenge that concerns all of us.
Research estimates that approximately 1 in 5 people will develop cancer during their lifetime. But behind every cancer diagnosis is not simply a statistic.
- There is a person.
- There is a family.
- There is a story.
- And there is a life that matters.
This is why we believe that no one should be left behind in the fight against cancer. Every person deserves the opportunity to access timely prevention, early detection, accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, quality palliative care, and compassionate support – regardless of where they live or their circumstances.
We are especially grateful to London Global Cancer Week for creating a platform where people and organizations from around the world can come together to discuss equality in cancer care, strengthen collaboration, share knowledge, and work toward removing disparities in cancer care.
‘Cancer is a global challenge that requires a global response.’
By bringing together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, institutions, advocates, and communities, we can move beyond discussion and strengthen the collective action needed to ensure that every person affected by cancer receives the care and dignity they deserve.”
Quoting IHCRI-Rwanda:
“Meet Our Keynote Speaker – London Global Cancer Week 2026
We are delighted to announce Dr. Jean de Dieu Hategekimana. as our Keynote Speaker for the upcoming IHCRI Rwanda session during London Global Cancer Week 2026.
Dr. Hategekimana is a Medical Doctor and Field Epidemiologist and currently serves as Senior Officer for Cancer Diseases at the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC).
His expertise and experience in cancer control and epidemiology will bring an important national and global perspective to our discussion on: ‘Strengthening Global Cancer Research, Collaboration, and Capacity Building.’
We are particularly honored to have the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) as a partner in this important conversation, reflecting the value of collaboration in advancing cancer prevention, research, treatment, and care.
- 4 November 2026
- Fully Virtual
Join us as we bring together experts, researchers, healthcare professionals, institutions, and advocates from Rwanda and beyond to strengthen collaboration and advance the global cancer response.
We warmly welcome everyone interested in cancer research, prevention, treatment, palliative care, and global health to be part of this important conversation.
Together, we can strengthen cancer research, build capacity, and improve outcomes for communities worldwide.”
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