Mulugeta Ayalew Yimer, Clinical Fellow Pediatric Hematology Oncology at The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Milestone Achieved: Our Project’s Inaugural Workshop Successfully Conducted!
Date: November 29, 2025
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
I’m thrilled to share that we successfully held the inaugural workshop for our project, Participatory Priority Setting for national childhood cancer control in Ethiopia using C5 and NCCP digest, bringing together over 22 participants from key institutions and stakeholders.
Highlights of the Workshop
Key Stakeholders: Federal Ministry of Health Ethiopia, Pediatric Oncology Centers (Addis Ababa University (AAU) TASH, University of Gondar, Jimma University, St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College- SPHMMC), Ethiopian Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Ethiopian Society of Hematology and Oncology (ESHO), World Health Organization Ethiopia, Ethiopian Blood And Tissue Bank,Ethiopian pharmaceutical supply service epss, and foundations like Tesfa Addis Parents Childhood Cancer Organization (TAPCCO) and Mathiwos Wondu-YeEthiopia Cancer Society (MWECS).
Focus Areas:
Ethiopia’s integrated National Cancer Control Plan iNCCP 2025–2029 and global initiatives (GICC, CureAll, C5, NCCP Digest).
How tools like C5 and NCCP Digest can guide operationalization and strengthen implementation.
Key Takeaways
NCCPs are living documents—continuous evaluation and adaptation are essential.
Our project will help translate strategy into action, ensuring better coordination and prioritization.
Strong recommendation for rapid implementation to maximize impact.
A big thank you to all participants for their insights and commitment. Special appreciation to the MoH leadership, Dr Selamawit Ayele, Kunuz Abdella, and pediatric oncology advocates for their constructive engagement.
Special appreciation to the experts from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for their guidance and to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) for their financial support.”
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