Addressing cancer care inequities in sub-Saharan Africa: current challenges and proposed solutions

• Main Authors: Olabode Omotoso (Author), John Oluwafemi Teibo (Author), Festus Adebayo Atiba (Author), Tolulope Oladimeji (Author), Oluwatomiwa Kehinde Paimo (Author), Farid S. Ataya (Author), Gaber El-Saber Batiha (Author), Athanasios Alexiou (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction Cancer is a significant public health challenge globally, with nearly 2000 lives lost daily in Africa alone. Without adequate measures, mortality rates are likely to increase. The major challenge for cancer care in Africa is equity and prioritization, as cancer is not receiving...