Natia Verdzadze: We have successfully completed the implementation cycle of C/Can Tbilisi project

Natia Verdzadze, Tbilisi City Manager at City Cancer Challenge, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“I am thrilled to share that we have successfully completed the implementation cycle of C/Can Tbilisi project. This phase has been a remarkable journey, filled with challenges, learning, and significant achievements. With the C/Can cycle II launching event we close this chapter and announce the launch of Cycle II. Building on our successes and lessons learned, we aim to enhance our strategies and deliver even greater impact.

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to Georgian cancer care society for their unwavering dedication. Your commitment to advancing cancer care and supporting the community does not go unnoticed. The impact of your work is profound, and I am truly appreciative of the time and effort you invest in making a difference. Thank you for driving the process Nia Sharikadze, Tamar Esakia, Natalia Shengelia-de Lange, Natalia Jankarashvili, Armaz Mariamidze.

During the event, it was repeatedly mentioned that multisectoral collaboration is of great importance, therefore I would like to express my deepest appreciation to MoH of Georgia and especially Dr. Tamar Gabunia for your exemplary leadership in advancing cancer care initiative.
And finally, I would like to thank my team at C/Can:
Sophie Bussmann-Kemdjo – Your leadership has been instrumental in the process and in navigating challenges. Thank you for your trust and encouragement. It truly motivates me to strive for excellence.

Alfredo Polo and Rolando Camacho – All of this would not have been possible without your technical expertise. Thank you for providing immediate technical support for projects. This process is extremely interesting for me.
Gvantsa Khizanishvili MD, MPH – thank you for the supergreat start, for being a friend and a reliable colleague on this journey.
Isabel Mestres – you are indeed one of the most influential woman in oncology. Your ability to inspire and empower those around you is impressive. I appreciate the way you lead and foster the culture of collaboration and innovation.

Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this new phase, and thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey!”