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Jun 5, 2025, 01:36
Hedley Lewis: Reflecting on the St. Jude Global Alliance Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Meeting
Hedley Lewis, CEO of CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA, posted on LinkedIn:
“Reflecting on the recent St. Jude Global Alliance Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Meeting in Nairobi, I’m filled with deep appreciation — not just for the privilege of attending, but for the spirit of solidarity that defined every conversation.
This wasn’t just a meeting of minds — it was a convergence of purpose. Medical professionals, policymakers, NGOs, and foundations from across the continent came together with one goal: to ensure that every child with cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder in Africa has access to quality, lifesaving care.
As the CEO of CHOC, I was proud to contribute to these discussions — not only to share CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA ’s experiences and learnings from South Africa, but to listen, learn, and be inspired by the extraordinary work happening across the region.
There is such power in reciprocal knowledge exchange — where innovation doesn’t flow in one direction, but is shaped by diverse, local realities and driven by a collective determination to do better. From grassroots outreach to national policy alignment, it’s clear: Africa is not waiting to be led; it is leading.
We left Nairobi more connected, more aligned, and more committed than ever to building sustainable, inclusive systems that put children at the centre of care.
Thank you to St. Jude Global and all the passionate partners for creating space for these critical conversations — and for reminding us that together, we are not just imagining change, we are making it happen.”
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