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March 26, 2026The OncologistOpen Access

Cancer: A looming public health crisis in Africa–a call to accelerate equitable access to medicines

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RARose AnorluUniversity of LagosLALemchukwu AmaeshiAlbert Einstein College of MedicineKOKehinde S. OkunadeLagos State University

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Implication

This analysis reveals increased cancer incidence in Africa, highlighting urgent needs for equitable access to treatment.

Key Points

  • This paper addresses the alarming rise of cancer incidence and mortality in Africa and the need for improved access to medicines.
  • Review of cancer incidence and mortality statistics from global health sources
  • Analysis of factors affecting cancer care access in Africa
  • Recommendations for policy reforms and collaboration among stakeholders
  • Projected cancer incidence in Africa will increase by 106.8% from 2022 to 2045
  • Projected cancer mortality rate in Africa will rise by 111.7% in the same period
  • Significant disparities exist in access to cancer treatment compared to Europe, which faces lower percentage increases.

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Anorlu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4ccaffdc3bde44891826fhttps://doi.org/10.1093/oncolo/oyag089
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