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Sep 3, 2024, 13:56 | Blog
CReDO for early career cancer researcher
Pramesh CS, Director at Tata Memorial Hospital, shared a post on X: "If you are…
Sep 1, 2024, 22:04 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: The inspiring journey of one of only 20 Oncology Nurse, Emelia Osei
Isabel Mestres shared a post on LinkedIn: "In Kumasi, Ghana, Emelia Osei stands as one of…
Aug 28, 2024, 15:25 | Blog
City Cancer Challenge - The Leadership Programme for Women in Oncology is open for applications
City Cancer Challenge shared on LinkedIn: "The Leadership Programme for Women in Oncology LPWO, in collaboration…
Aug 28, 2024, 14:46 | Blog
A comprehensive initiative to improve breast cancer diagnosis in Colombia - City Cancer Challenge
City Cancer Challenge shared a post on LinkedIn: "In 2021, the breast cancer mortality rates in…
Aug 24, 2024, 12:46 | Blog
Eleni Katsis: Direct Relief Attending UICC's 2024 World Cancer Congress
Eleni Katsis, Senior Manager of CE Europe at Direct Relief, shared on LinkedIn: "Direct Relief…
Aug 24, 2024, 11:29 | Insight
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: New episode of United Against Cancer with Maria Caleffi
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn: “Join us today on a new episode of United…
Aug 22, 2024, 16:43 | Blog
Applications open for the Leadership Programme for Women in Oncology at City Cancer Challenge
City Cancer Challenge shared a post on LinkedIn: “Applications are now open for the Leadership…
Aug 12, 2024, 14:11 | Blog
Chika Kitajima: Fruitful interactions and exchanges with city cancer care stakeholders and experts from the Asia-Pacific region
Chika Kitajima, Regional Director, Asia at City Cancer Challenge, shared a post on LinkedIn: "We had…
Aug 11, 2024, 02:13 | Societies
12 Posts Not To Miss From Day 3 of ASCOBT24!
This Year the ASCO Breakthrough (ASCOBT24) was held in Yokohama, Japan from 8th to 10th of…
Aug 7, 2024, 14:44 | Societies
León joined the City Cancer Challenge initiative
City Cancer Challenge shared on LinkedIn: "In León, 140.4 out of every 10,000 people battle…
Jul 31, 2024, 12:36 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: It has always been done this way—Not at City Cancer Challenge
Isabel Mestres shared a post on LinkedIn: ""It has always been done this way"—Not at…
Jul 26, 2024, 19:38 | Blog
Making a difference in the fight against cancer in Kigali - City Cancer Challenge
City Cancer Challenge shared a post on X: ''Patient navigators are transforming lives by connecting…
Jul 21, 2024, 08:45 | Blog
Appreciated joining the White House Africa Cancer Care Forum - ASCO
ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) posted on X:             …
Jul 17, 2024, 09:05 | Societies
The Global Breast Cancer Initiative Framework is being implemented - City Cancer Challenge
City Cancer Challenge shared on LinkedIn: "Thanks to the collaboration between C/Can and the World…
Jul 17, 2024, 08:55 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: The Eurocup 2024 triumph reminds us that with the right support system, any battle can be faced with courage and hope
Isabel Mestres shared on LinkedIn: "Spain has done it again, winning their 4th Eurocup! This…
Jul 12, 2024, 15:20 | Insight
Isabel Mestres: Women Deserve Better
Isabel Mestres shared a post on LinkedIn:  . "WOMEN DESERVE BETTER. Women face barriers to…
Jul 3, 2024, 18:40 | Blog
Leandro Duarte: The City Cancer Challenge Needs Assessment
Leandro Duarte, City Manager at City Cancer Challenge Foundation, shared on LinkedIn: "During this week, the…
Jun 28, 2024, 10:01 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: Reviewing the City Cancer Challenge 2023 Annual Report
Isabel Mestres shared a post on LinkedIn:     . “Fighting cancer is tough, and it…
Jun 25, 2024, 05:27 | Blog
Harold Cottin: What does it take to improve access to breast cancer care in a city like Kumasi in Ghana?
Harold Cottin, Head of Global Public Affairs at City Cancer Challenge, shared on LinkedIn: "What…
Jun 24, 2024, 11:09 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: A saying in Japan highlights the importance of City Cancer Challenge collaboration with Japanese Government
Isabel Mestres shared a post on LinkedIn: "Reflection from Tokyo Airport: Where you live shouldn’t…
Jun 20, 2024, 10:04 | Blog
Meet our working group - City Cancer Challenge
City Cancer Challenge shared on LinkedIn: "We are delighted to announce that seven highly skilled…
Jun 17, 2024, 18:26 | Blog
Maria F Navarro: Returning from ASCO24, I’m inspired by the future of cancer care
Maria F Navarro, Regional Director of Latin America at City Cancer Challenge Foundation, shared on…
Jun 15, 2024, 17:41 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: Don't be afraid to take the road less traveled—it might just lead you to where you truly belong
Isabel Mestres shared a post on LinkedIn: “Last Thursday, as I headed to my university's…
Jun 15, 2024, 07:29 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: How can Japan contribute to reducing the global cancer burden?
Isabel Mestres recently shared a post by Health and Global Policy Institute on LinkedIn, adding…
Jun 12, 2024, 04:09 | Blog
Working in cities is much more adaptable and with greater manageability - Benjamin Anderson
City Cancer Challenge shared a post on LinkedIn: “Cities provide the perfect environment to develop the…
Jun 12, 2024, 01:57 | Blog
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: My ASCO 2024 Experience
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn: ''My ASCO 2024 Experience: A Pathway to Close…
Jun 7, 2024, 03:10 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: I wish I were one of the 12 women granted $20 million by Melinda French Gates
Isabel Mestres recently shared a post on LinkedIn: "I wish I were one of the…
Jun 2, 2024, 07:16 | Societies
Isabel Mestres: What is the World Health Assembly and why is it so important for City Cancer Challenge?
Isabel Mestres shared on LinkedIn: "What is the World Health Assembly (WHA) and why is…
Jun 1, 2024, 17:29 | Blog
Harold Cottin: Very pleased to moderate with Pauline L'Hénaff this WHA77 side-event on multi-sectorial partnerships for Health equity hosted by City Cancer Challenge
Harold Cottin, Visiting lecturer – Global Health at Sciences Po, shared on LinkedIn: "I was very pleased…
Jun 1, 2024, 10:21 | Blog
Gloria Chinyere Okwu: Project PINK BLUE is excited to be a member of City Executive Committee of the City Cancer Challenge
Gloria Chinyere Okwu, Program Coordinator/Head of Programs at Project Pink Blue-Health and Psychological Trust Centre, shared…
Jun 1, 2024, 10:11 | Blog
Suzanne Silantoi: I'm delighted to have been part of the launch of the new City Cancer Challenge Research Initiative
Suzanne Silantoi, Nairobi County Executive Committee Member, made the following post on LinkedIn: "On the…
May 31, 2024, 07:31 | Societies
City Cancer Challenge announced its new research initiative during the WHA77 to address disparities
City Cancer Challenge shared a post on LinkedIn: “Between 2016 and 2020, a staggering US$24.5…
May 30, 2024, 14:48 | Blog
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Just ahead of the phase 2 launch of HPV vaccine, I had the honor of hosting the GAVI Team
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on X: "Just ahead of the phase 2 launch of…
May 29, 2024, 09:50 | Blog
Meritxell Mallafré Larrosa: Join us for the WHA side-event on Harnessing the power of research to improve cancer outcomes
Meritxell Mallafré Larrosa, Research Lead at City Cancer Challenge, shared the following post on LinkedIn:…
May 28, 2024, 15:25 | Blog
Roche and City Cancer Challenge announce an extension of their successful partnership
City Cancer Challenge shared a post on LinkedIn: "Roche and City Cancer Challenge announce an…
May 28, 2024, 14:06 | Blog
What a great start to the WHA77 week with AMREF - City Cancer Challenge
City Cancer Challenge shared on LinkedIn: “What a great start to the WHA77 week with AMREF!…
May 26, 2024, 15:51 | Insight
Michael Oberreiter: Transforming Cancer Care Together
Michael Oberreiter, Head of Global Access at Roche, shared on LinkedIn: “In 2016, Isabel Mestres…
May 25, 2024, 07:14 | Insight
Chris Chukwunyere: A Major Milestone for the City Abuja in the Fight Against Cancer
Chris Chukwunyere, Co-Founder of Inspire World International Foundation and City manager Abuja for City Cancer…
May 24, 2024, 05:18 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: Something I have in common with Nigerians
Isabel Mestres shared a post on LinkedIn: "There's something I have in common with Nigerians: we…
May 17, 2024, 23:09 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: The Cancer Care Crusaders - A Tale of Modern-day Musketeers
Isabel Mestres shared on LinkedIn: "The Cancer Care Crusaders: A Tale of Modern-day Musketeers C/Can…
May 10, 2024, 02:22 | Blog
Looking forward to collaborating with the new City Cancer Challenge Board - Union for International Cancer Control
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) shared on LinkedIn: "Huge congratulations to all new Board members…
May 3, 2024, 00:11 | Blog
Some key achievements during an evaluation workshop - City Cancer Challenge
City Cancer Challenge shared on LinkedIn: “The city of Kumasi has made remarkable progress in cancer…
May 2, 2024, 11:50 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: Real proof of the power of collective impact and locally led initiatives 
Isabel Mestres shared on LinkedIn: "The City Cancer Challenge is no longer a dream ;…
Apr 23, 2024, 21:25 | Blog
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: I am thrilled to share the news of an exciting collaboration between our MEDICAID CANCER FOUNDATION and Medicaid Radiology and FCT Health Services
Apr 23, 2024, 04:03 | Blog
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: A visit to Federal Capital Territory Mandate Secretary for Health Services, Dolapo Fasawe
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on X: “Yesterday, we paid a visit to Federal Capital…
Apr 23, 2024, 00:14 | Blog
More than 120 healthcare professionals in Kumasi were equipped with training on early warning signs for childhood cancer - City Cancer Challenge
City Cancer Challenge shared on LinkedIn: "In Ghana, late diagnosis of childhood cancer poses a…
Apr 19, 2024, 07:04 | Career
City Cancer Challenge is on the lookout for the ultimate digital dream team
City Cancer Challenge shared a post on LinkedIn:  “Calling all digital wizards! City Cancer Challenge…
Apr 18, 2024, 15:10 | Insight
The Lancet Commission on Breast Cancer was launched highlighting several inequities in breast cancer - City Cancer Challenge
City Cancer Challenge shared a post on LinkedIn: "By 2040, the incidence of new breast cancer…
Apr 16, 2024, 03:04 | Blog
Beatrice Okumu represented City Cancer Challenge in a stakeholders forum to discuss strengthening cervical referral pathway and management-an implementation study on CanSCREEN
Apr 4, 2024, 14:31 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: I am very proud of the organizational culture we are building together with the C/Can team
Isabel Mestres, CEO at City Cancer Challenge Foundation, shared a post on LinkedIn: “When City…
Mar 24, 2024, 13:42 | Blog
Chris Chukwunyere: Driving Collaboration for Enhanced Cancer Care in Abuja
Chris Chukwunyere, City Manager at City Cancer Challenge, Abuja, shared on LinkedIn: "Driving Collaboration for…
Mar 24, 2024, 08:47 | Societies
The C/Can Abuja Stakeholder Mapping Workshop - City Cancer Challenge
Quoting City Cancer Challenge on LinkedIn: "Success is not a solo journey. Every initiative requires…
Mar 17, 2024, 20:16 | Blog
The success story of C/Can's engagement in Cali, Colombia - City Cancer Challenge
Quoting City Cancer Challenge on LinkedIn: "Healthcare sustainability is a daunting challenge amidst the ever-changing…
Mar 16, 2024, 15:19 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: Join me in welcoming the 15th city of the City Cancer Challenge network: Concepción in Chile
Isabel Mestres, CEO at City Cancer Challenge Foundation, shared a post on LinkedIn: "Join me…
Mar 13, 2024, 00:22 | Blog
City Cancer Challenge is developing a library of already available digital health resources for LMICs
City Cancer Challenge shared the following on X: "City Cancer Challenge is developing a library…
Mar 12, 2024, 10:53 | Blog
Harold Cottin: My take-away points from this interesting article about the 'elephants in the room' that we all need to address to achieve UHC by 2030
Harold Cottin, Visiting lecturer - Global Health at Sciences Po, shared a post on LinkedIn: "My…
Feb 24, 2024, 22:20 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: Congratulations to Kumasi, Ghana, for increasing the chances of survival for childhood cancer patients
Isabel Mestres, CEO at City Cancer Challenge Foundation, posted LinkedIn: "Congratulations to Kumasi, Ghana, for…
Feb 17, 2024, 11:07 | Blog
Gvantsa Khizanishvili: It was truly inspiring to present all the achievements and the progress made in Tbilisi since 2019 when the city joined the City Cancer Challenge initiative
Feb 11, 2024, 18:58 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: Why are you so passionate about your work? Absolutely honoured to be asked this question frequently
Isabel Mestres, CEO at City Cancer Challenge Foundation, posted LinkedIn: "Why are you so passionate…
Feb 8, 2024, 21:30 | Blog
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…
Jan 28, 2024, 12:51 | Blog
Sean Lybrand: Discussing the progress of the Readiness for Access to Cancer Medicines program in Paraguay
Sean Lybrand, Executive Director at Amgen, shared on LinkedIn: “In Geneva this week, focusing on…
Jan 20, 2024, 17:34 | Career
Isabel Mestres: Congratulations to all the cancer research City Cancer Challenge grant recipients!
Isabel Mestres, CEO at City Cancer Challenge Foundation, shared a post by City Cancer Challenge…
Jan 19, 2024, 14:16 | Blog
Harold Cottin: An exciting opportunity to participate in a virtual implementation science masterclass
Harold Cottin, Head of Global Public Affairs at City Cancer Challenge, shared on LinkedIn: "Calling…
Jan 15, 2024, 13:38 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: City Cancer Challenge and Siemens Healthineers are hosting a cocktail reception
Isabel Mestres, CEO at City Cancer Challenge Foundation, shared a post on LinkedIn: "The global…
Jan 12, 2024, 00:56 | Blog
Meritxell Mallafré Larrosa: A call for applications for an online masterclass in implementation science
Meritxell Mallafré Larrosa, Research Lead at City Cancer Challenge, shared the following post by City…
Dec 17, 2023, 16:05 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: Join the City Cancer Challenge network of cities to harness local innovation for global impact in cancer care!
Isabel Mestres, CEO at City Cancer Challenge Foundation, shared on LinkedIn: "Join the City Cancer…
Dec 12, 2023, 17:55 | Opinion
Isabel Mestres: Are we investing smartly?
Isabel Mestres, CEO at City Cancer Challenge Foundation, shared the following post on LinkedIn: ''Innovation…
Dec 5, 2023, 19:13 | Blog
Marlene Mumukunde: The patient navigation project successfully provided care coordination for approximately 1354 women battling breast and cervical cancers
Marlene Mumukunde, Project Coordinator at the City Cancer Challenge, shared on LinkedIn: "In 2020, out…
Nov 13, 2023, 07:46 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: Starting in 2024, cancer diagnostic tests will be reimbursed in Georgia
Isabel Mestres, CEO at City Cancer Challenge Foundation, shared on LinkedIn: "On November 3rd, the…
Nov 11, 2023, 17:43 | Blog
C/Can is proud to have participated in the AORTIC- Africa conference - City Cancer Challenge
Quoting City Cancer Challenge on LinkedIn: "C/Can is proud to have participated in the AORTIC-…
Nov 9, 2023, 22:09 | Blog
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: As Abuja, joins City Cancer Challenge network, I joined other esteemed speakers to share the barriers in to improving cancer control at the CCan session during Aortic2023
Nov 7, 2023, 18:42 | Blog
Julie Gralow: We must hold open the door for those women who follow us
Julie Gralow posted on Twitter: "We must hold open the door for those women who…
Nov 6, 2023, 18:06 | Blog
William Hwang: Glad to have had a successful scientific conference of the Asian National Cancer Centre Alliance
William Hwang, Chief Executive Officer at the National Cancer Centre of Singapore, shared on LinkedIn:…
Oct 29, 2023, 16:57 | Blog
Gvantsa Khizanishvili: City Cancer Challenge growing network are open until 15 January 2024 for cities with over 1 million inhabitants
Gvantsa Khizanishvili, Acting Regional Director for Asia at City Cancer Challenge, on LinkedIn: "I am…
Oct 19, 2023, 19:04 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: You can now Take Your City Further with City Cancer Challenge 
Isabel Mestres, CEO at City Cancer Challenge Foundation, shared a post on LinkedIn, saying: "Hot…
Oct 18, 2023, 16:08 | Blog
Harold Cottin: City Cancer Challenge is very proud to partner with the World Health Organization for the implementation of the Global Breast Cancer Initiative
Quoting Harold Cottin, Head of Global Public Affairs at City Cancer Challenge, on LinkedIn: "City…
Oct 14, 2023, 17:24 | Blog
Nurses representing Tbilisi, Greater Petaling and Kigali shared their experience with C/Can's initiatives for empowering and supporting the work of nurses in cancer care. - City Cancer Challenge
Oct 6, 2023, 16:58 | Career
Harold Cottin: I’m very happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Head of Global Public Affairs at City Cancer Challenge.
Harold Cottin, Head of Global Public Affairs at City Cancer Challenge, shared on LinkedIn: "I’m…
Sep 30, 2023, 19:34 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: Thanks you Ophira Ginsburg for your leadership and the all the Lancet Commision team for setting the stage for action! Now lets make it happen.
Ophira Ginsburg, Senior Advisor for Clinical Research at the U.S. National Cancer Institute, recently shared…
Sep 26, 2023, 19:22 | Blog
Isabel Mestres: I will be sharing the exciting news about C/Can's new research initative at the Cancer Discovery Virtual Symposium organised by the American Association for Cancer Research on 26 September.
Sep 23, 2023, 18:29 | Blog
Cancer poses a significant and rapidly growing burden in Cambodia, with lung cancer emerging as the most prevalent type among both men and women. - City Cancer Challenge
City Cancer Challenge shared on their Facebook page: ''Cancer poses a significant and rapidly growing…
Sep 11, 2023, 00:12 | Blog
We developed specific training for 50 healthcare practitioners based on local needs and available solutions, together with 18 institutions. - City Cancer Challenge
Quoting City Cancer Challenge on LinkedIn: "During the situation analysis carried out in Kumasi, one…
Aug 6, 2023, 11:30 | Societies
I am proud to announce that Abuja joins City Cancer Challenge! - Isabel Mestres
I am proud to announce that Abuja joins City Cancer Challenge! 🇳🇬 Addressing Nigeria’s cancer burden,…
Jul 6, 2023, 14:57 | Stories
Watching people do so much with so little is inspiring - Sanchia Aranda AM
Today I had the honour of visiting a community health centre in the poorest part…
Jun 22, 2023, 17:00 | Blog
Last week I was in Rosario, the hometown of Lionel Messi - Isabel Mestres
Last week I was in Rosario, the hometown of Lionel Messi and of my brother's…
Jun 19, 2023, 19:05 | Blog
In Tbilisi, Georgia, our team is delivering evidence to the Ministry of Health to support and guide the expansion of the list of cancer medicines covered by public insurance
Jun 19, 2023, 18:03 | Blog
The Ministry of Health, Kenya is committed to working collaboratively with C/Can
In a post by City Cancer Challenge on LinkedIn, it says, “Cancer is the third-leading…
Jun 18, 2023, 17:30 | Drugs
Amgen and City Cancer Challenge have today announced a 5-year partnership
In a post by City Cancer Challenge on Linkedin, it says, "Amgen and City Cancer…
Jun 16, 2023, 19:55 | Blog
You are not a leader yet, But you can become one - Catalina Müller
You are not a leader...yet. But you can become one. This is what I have…
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