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Fidel Rubagumya: Oncology medical tourism from Africa rises due to perceived better care abroad
Oct 31, 2024, 08:34

Fidel Rubagumya: Oncology medical tourism from Africa rises due to perceived better care abroad

Fidel Rubagumya, Adj Associative Professor at Queen’s University, shared his recent article on X:

“PUBLISHED: Oncology medical tourism from Africa rises due to perceived better care abroad, driven by trust issues and gaps in local healthcare.

This leads to economic loss and inequities.

Investment in local cancer care infrastructure is urgently needed.”

Title: Medical Tourism for Cancer Treatment: Trends, Trajectories, and Perspectives From African Countries

Authors: Fidel Rubagumya, Laura Carson, Eulade Rugengamanzi, Godwin Abdiel Nnko, Omar Abdihamid, Verna Vanderpuye, and Nazik Hammad

Fidel Rubagumya